Manhattan Real Estate Law Blog

In many cases, landlords do have the right to raise the rent. They may be required to give advance notice. This can vary depending on how long a person has lived in the space, but notice usually has to be 30, 60 or 90 days before the rent is increased. So there are...

There’s a common misconception – particularly among those who live outside New York City – that tenants cannot rent their apartments on Airbnb, VRBO or other vacation rental platforms. That’s not the case.  However, there are restrictions that tenants in NYC need to...

Landlords are responsible for most repairs. Tenants have a right to a safe and sanitary space. Therefore, if your apartment has a problem, you should raise the matter with the landlord. Here is how you can do this:  Know your landlord's duties In New York, landlords...

The United States has entered something of a housing crisis. There are simply not enough homes for the demand. This means that many people who would like to rent properties are being squeezed out, and the demand for the properties that are on the market is extremely...

When landlords rent out their properties to tenants, it’s important to have a lease agreement. A lease agreement details every term and condition that should be followed by landlords and tenants. If it’s believed that a lease agreement was violated, then a landlord or...

Disputes between landlords and tenants will often involve the security deposit. This is a significant sum – often of two months’ rent – that a tenant gives their landlord when they enter the space. The idea is that the landlord can keep this money if the tenant breaks...

A tenant who made payments on time may start to delay or fail to pay due to financial difficulties or other issues. New York tenants have many rights that can make it harder for landlords to ask them to leave. Thus, to avoid getting into legal trouble, you should...

Being illegally evicted from your home can be an incredibly distressing experience, especially if you don’t have alternative housing. Fortunately, the law protects you from illegal evictions and allows you to recover damages. Here is what you need to do when this...

Your landlord certainly has the right to raise your rent. This does happen periodically. It can be frustrating for tenants, but landlords have to consider things like the role of inflation, the demand for the property and the fair market value of that property. As a...

A lease agreement ensures that a property owner and tenant understand each of their obligations and rights when renting an apartment. Tenants must comply with any terms in a lease agreement, otherwise, they would be in violation of their agreement. Lease violations...