NY TENANT REPRESENTATION

NY TENANT REPRESENTATION

Learn about the Remedies and Rights Related to Eviction in New York as well as Nonpayment

At Rozhik Law Firm PLLC, our tenant lawyers often deal with fundamental as well as serious proceedings related to nonpayment and eviction in New York City. Our attorneys provide support to the landlords, so they can obtain any due rent, before the rental property is taken back in possession without spending excessive money and time. Our services also extend to both commercial as well as residential tenants, as we negotiate settlements, and defenses are asserted to eviction.

With more than 25 years of experience with cases related to landlord-tenant law, particularly in the NYC metro area our attorneys are equipped to direct you about your rights along with your alternatives, so you can take the required steps in order to assert and make the most of the various legal remedies that are applicable in your case.

Tenant Lawyers With Experience in Eviction and Nonpayment Actions

There are various specific rights of both individual and business tenants, who can also make use of dedicated legal remedies. The tenant lawyers here possess the required knowledge regarding nonpayment proceedings including warranty breach related to habitability, substantial completion, constructive eviction, lease-based unilateral modifications, or lease construction/interpretation.

Our aim is to make sure that your rights protected in cases related to eviction. It is likely that you have reasonable opportunity to adhere to the lease and pay the arrears. You may also have the right to a hearing and defenses, and eviction notice in advance. In case your residence is located in property that is rent-stabilized or rent-controlled, you may enjoy further protections.

We aim to provide optimal protection to our clients and make sure that the parties are complying with the provisions of the lease.

Our primary support is dedicated to tenants dealing with:

• Increased rent
• Succession rights
• Buyouts of lease
• Proceedings of non-primary proceedings
• Owner-user proceedings
• Proceedings of subletting and roommate
• Proceedings related to alteration
• Proceedings against nuisance
• Overcharges in rent
• Disputes between landlord and tenant leading to civil litigation

What does Rent Stabilization entail?

In New York City, rent stabilization is nothing but one category of regulation of rent, to protect tenants from dramatic rise in the rent that they are paying. Landlords who are owners of apartments wherein rent stabilization is applicable, are only permitted to increase rent in adherence to the Rent Guidelines Board (RGB). With rent stabilization, tenants enjoy the right to lease renewal in the majority of cases. Currently, rent stabilization is applicable for about 1 million apartments in New York City.

Is Rent Stabilization Applicable for my apartment?

Different parameters decide if an apartment is rent stabilized, such as its year of construction or renovation, when special tax benefits are maintained by the building. Various aspects can lead an apartment unit to no longer remain regulated, such as when the unit is no longer housing anyone and the unit’s rent exceeds $2,700. In case an apartment is turned into a co-op or if a unit is being taken up by the landlord for their use, the apartment may be de-regulated.

In case you live in an apartment that is rent stabilized or rent controlled apartment, it is important for you to learn about your rights and alternatives. Get in touch with Richard Rozhik Esq. by calling (917) 567-1963 and seek a consultation. We possess experience in various aspects related to the judicial process in matters between landlords and tenants in both commercial as well as residential units, such as motions, hearings, and trials. Our tenant lawyers have significant experience when it comes to NYC Rent Regulations, procedure of Housing Court, issues related to HPD, and DHCR rules and regulations.