I need emergency assistance (1)
I want to know if a rent increase or charge from my landlord is legal (5)
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Are you paying too much rent?
Follow the link to find out how much your legal rent should be. Content Detail
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Fact sheet on security deposits in New York State
A summary of the rules about security deposits, including how much a landlord may ask for, and what happens if the landlord does not return the deposit at the end of the tenancy. Content Detail
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- Spanish / Español
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Rent changes due to changes in fuel cost
Information for rent controlled tenants only on when a landlord should increase or decrease the rent based on the cost of heating fuel. Content Detail
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Use a vacancy lease calculator to determine legal rent
This link contains online calculator that can help tenants in rent-stabilized apartments to calculate the monthly rent that the landlord is legally permitted to charge. Content Detail
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What happens when a landlord asks a tenant for less rent than the landlord can legally charge (preferential rents)
This fact sheet explains what happens when a landlord asks a tenant for less rent than the landlord can legally charge. Content Detail
Am I covered by rent regulation? (1)
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How to tell if your apartment is rent stabilized
This fact sheet includes information on how you can tell if your apartment is rent stabilized. It also contains lists of rent stabilized buildings, arranged by borough and zip code, where you can look up your building. Content Detail
I live in rent-stabilized housing (4)
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Can my landlord charge me for an air conditioner if I live in a rent-stabilized or rent-controlled apartment?
Information on what fees, if any, a landlord of a rent stabilized or rent controlled apartment can charge a tenant who has an air conditioner. Read More
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Collecting overcharges in rent stabilized apartments
For rent stabilized tenants who have been overcharged by their landlords, this fact sheet explains the different methods for collecting overcharge back from the landlord after court. Content Detail
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9 frequently ask questions about rent stabilization
Follow the link for answers to the 9 most frequently asked questions about rent stabilization. Content Detail
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Rights of rent-stabilized tenants when signing a vacancy lease
Information for rent stabilized tenants signing a vacancy lease. Also contains information required by the Rent Code Amendments of 2014 (RCA 2014), which are embodied in the New York City Rent Stabilization Code (RSC) and the Tenant Protection Regulations (TPR). Content Detail
I live in rent-controlled housing (3)
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Fact sheets on rent control and rent stabilization
Follow the link for a list of fact sheets that describe the major elements of rent control and rent stabilization in New York State. Content Detail
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Rent stabilization vs. rent control
Learn the difference between rent stabilization and rent control in this fact sheet. Content Detail
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When your landlord is trying to force you out of your rent-controlled apartment
Follow the link for information for rent-controlled or rent-stabilized tenants who are being harassed by their landlords. Content Detail
I have a question about a roommate (1)
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Common roommate issues and how to handle them
Follow the link for answers to questions about roommates, including what to do if your name is not on the lease. Content Detail
