Everything you need to know about your Rights as a Regulated Tenant in NYC!
Everything you need to know about your Rights as a Regulated Tenant in NYC!
Up to 85% of the current tenants living in Regulated Apartments across NYC are not aware of their specific Rights which are protected under Rent Regulation – leaving them vulnerable to abuse, overcharge, and downright harassment by some landlords.
What is stated in your lease & Lease Rider are at best a brief description of a tenant’s rights.
The many ways your rights are protected under the law, and the processing details, are only found in DHCR Fact Sheets, Operational Bulletins, and Opinion Statements.
MyRETAC makes it all simple in our Questions-&-Answers Plata delivered here under Tenant Protection Processing. Just a few moments in MyRETAC, we guaranty you’ll know a whole lot more about your Rights as a Regulated Tenant.
You may post new Questions regarding any apartment-issues you’re facing, and a Consultant will respond within 48 hours - Just a click @ the NYC Tenants’ Rights Forum- and you may post your Question.
The Rent Laws are updated from time-to-time in many ways that affect your apartment & tenancy. Our Rent Program Specialists continuously search DHCR processing for updates which are provided to all subscribers by Notification in the Forum.
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SAMPLE OF RENT REGULATION PROCESSING DETAILS - NYC TENANT'S RIGHTS
FORUM. The law requires that a lease be offered to tenants which sets forth their rights & obligations under the Rent Stabilization Law for apartments that are Regulated. If your apartment is in a building with more than 5 apartments and your lease does not make reference to the Rent Stabilization Law as stated above; take the following steps: Ask neighbors [tenants in the building] who moved in before you. Ask the landlord. A good landlord will answer that simple question of why you have not been given a Rent Stabilized lease. a. If you’re not satisfied; Post the question to DHCR @ this link: https://portal.hcr.ny.gov/app/ask b. Make sure to let them know in the ‘Comment Section’ that the building has more than 5 units, and you need to know what the records say about your apartment, and whether you need to file for a determination. c. If DHCR does not make clear why your apartment is not Regulated, you may reach out to our Tenant Confidential Service here in MyRETAC for guidance. a) Equipment: Refrigerator and stove in good working condition; b) Heat; Hot and Cold water; c. Repairs and Maintenance of: walls, ceilings and flooring; Doors and locks; Windows; electric outlets; smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. d. Painting: A fresh coat of paint every 3 year; e. Janitor services: Clean public areas- hallways, stairways and lobby; Garbage room; Yard; f. Vermin Control [mice and roaches]; g. Elevator service (if applicable); h. Other ancillary services may include: storage space; garage; recreational facilities – if provided on the date the building first became subject to the Rent Stabilization law. *Note: The Law is counting on you to know your Rights and bring complaints to DHCR and HPD when the landlord is not providing the Required and Essential Services. DHCR will reduce your rent until the Service is restored by the landlord. [see Fact Sheet #3 @ DHCR online: ***Update Alert! Have you paid the AC-surcharge of $5 per AC/per month in this summer of 2023? See Question #56 below: on how to get your money back - guaranteed! *MyRETAC instant Rent Law update information is FREE for all subscribers. You absolutely have a need to subscribe in MyRETAC! Your Lease and Lease-Rider are more complex due to the 421(a) program which made your apartment Regulated. The Lease-Rider contains only a brief description of your Rights. The tenants of your building need to subscribe in MyRETAC in order to be aware of all their ‘Rights’ which are protected under Rent Regulation, and for how long. Heating Season: October 1 thru May 31. ***For Heat and Hot-water complaints: Start the process by calling HPD Hotline @ 311. For 24 hours a day/7days days a week: *The landlord cannot evict a Regulated Tenant without proper cause. The Housing Court will have to determine first if you have violated the lease agreement. Filling a complaint of lack of Services Yes. If the tenant of record has vacated, the landlord may challenge the tenancy Rights of any remaining occupants. You have to prove that you have succession rights to the apartment. If the Rent Amount disclosed is ‘Preferential Rent’, the landlord is supposed to indicate so in the lease. But you need no longer worry about that as the current law has made it your permanent ‘Legal Regulated Rent’. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. sold to another landlord who may not be aware of your ownership]. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws. Notice! Nothing is more important in Rent Regulation than for tenants to be informed of their Rights. Otherwise, the Rent Laws remain only in the books, and not effective. Answers to Questions #1 thru #9 have been provided as sample issues just to prove that you would know a lot more about your Rights if you subscribe in MyRETAC. Feel free to browse the rest of the Questions - OR - Join MyRETAC today for full access to RENT REGULATION PROCESSING of all your Rights under the Rent laws.
SAMPLE OF RENT REGULATION PROCESSING DETAILS - NYC TENANT'S RIGHTS
01. Is my apartment Regulated?
02. I’m a tenant in Brooklyn for many years. Only now do I hear there are many services included in my rent. What are there?
*Essential Services included in your rent:
03. Why do I have to pay extra $5 per month just for installing one window AC to cool my apartment in the summer months? Is that fair?
04. I’ve just moved into a newly constructed affordable housing building under the 421(a) program. Is there a need for me to
join MyRETAC?
05. The landlord never provides a comfortable level of heat in the apartment. All she cares about is the rent!
*From 6am- to – 10pm: Temperature in your apartment must be at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit when outside temperature falls below 55 degrees;
*From 10pm- to -6am: Temperature in your apartment must be at least 62 degrees Fahrenheit.
*The cost of the building’s heating fuel is already calculated into the Rent which you pay every month.
**Note: The Law requires that you know your Rights and; bring complaints to DHCR and; HPD when the landlord is not providing the Required and; Essential Services. DHCR will reduce your rent until the Service is restored by the landlord.
***Then file a complaint @ DHCR:<a href="https://hcr.ny.gov/tenants">https://hcr.ny.gov/tenants CLICK
06. Isn’t the Hot Water at the tap [kitchen & bathroom] supposed to be a constant 120 degrees at any time? Why is the Hot Water in my apartment always Luke-warm, and water pressure constantly low?
The Hot water at the tap must register at or above a constant temperature of 120 degrees [kitchen and bathroom].
*The cost of the building’s heating fuel is already calculated into the Rent which you pay every month.
**Note: The Law requires that you know your Rights and bring complaints to DHCR and HPD when the landlord is not providing the Required and Essential Services. DHCR will reduce your rent until the Service is restored by the landlord.
***For Heat and Hot-water complaints: Start the process by calling HPD Hotline @ 311.
***Then file a complaint @ DHCR:
https://hcr.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2021/05/hhw-1-fillable.pdf [CLICK]
07. I’m worried about filing a complaint at DHCR or HPD because my landlord may get angry and want to evict me. Where can I find real help?
is not a violation but a requirement of the law.
*Your subscription in MyRETAC is sufficient notice to the landlord that you cannot be harassed as long as you’re paying rent. Reach out to MyRETAC Tenant Confidential Service for assistance-and
guide any time.
**Note: The Law requires that you know your Rights and bring the complaints to DHCR and HPD when the landlord is not providing the Required and Essential Services for which you are paying for.
08. Can I be evicted as a ‘Squatter’ since my name is not on the Lease?
[see DHCR Fact Sheet #30] @:
https://hcr.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2020/11/fact-sheet-30-11-
2019.pdf or [CLICK]
09.Is the Rent Amount which is disclosed on my lease a Preferential Rent? What does it mean? Does my ‘Preferential Rent’ have an expiration date?
10. Is the Lease which I have signed for my apartment the legally required Rent Stabilized Lease?
11. Are my family members qualified for ‘Succession Rights’ to the apartment when I, the Primary Tenant, has permanently vacated?
12. Can my spouse, and/or children be evicted because I, the Primary Tenant, vacated the apartment?
13. What happens if I can’t find any substantive records to establish my succession rights to the apartment?
14. What can I do after buying supermarket products to get rid of mice and roaches in my apartment, and yet they are not going away?
15. I suffer drafty windows during winter and have to use electric heaters purchased from Home-Depot to keep warm. Don’t I get reimbursed for my extra electric cost?
16. I’ve had to pay for the painting of my apartment for many years. If this is a service already included in my rent, how do I get my money back from the Landlord?
17. I purchased my own stove and refrigerator in the apartment because the ones I met here were very old and rusted. What is the Regulation on this?
18. When can I file a Fair Market Rent Appeal?
19. How do I enforce a DHCR Rent Order without getting the landlord angry at me?
20. What can I do after DHCR issues an Order on my case and I feel they got it wrong?
21, What do I do when DHCR serves me the landlord’s response on my case and, it’s many pages of legal stuff from their lawyer, which I don’t understand?
22. I filed a complaint at DHCR and they shut down my case because I couldn’t argue against the landlord’s lawyer response! Is that fair!? How can I trust DHCR again!?
23. The landlord goes into my apartment without my consent while I’m away at work! Is it legal?! What can I do about it?
24. Is my current rent amount a ‘Rebate Rent’ because of some kind of Government Tax Abatement program? What does it mean?
25. What is the effect of expiration of ‘Tax Abatement’ on my rent?
26. The landlord has filed for my eviction because he wants my apartment for his child’s or relative’s occupancy. How can I fight this?
27. What are my options when I receive a Notice from DHCR stating that the landlord has filed for rent increase based on MCI?
28. How can I be sure that the ‘Annual Registration’ of my apartment filed by the landlord at the DHCR is correct or a true reflection of what’s in my lease?
29. Can I make my own private arrangements with the landlord without signing away my Regulated Rights?
30. Rent Regulation is very confusing to me. Isn’t there somewhere I can get help any time I have an issue?
31. How do I form a Tenant Association in my Building?
32. I work for a Tenant Outreach group in the Bronx, and I find the information here very helpful. Can I copy it to share in our Outreach outings?
33. The landlord has filed at DHCR to deregulate our homes. But the building was constructed under a City Program with government money. How do we fight this?
34. Is DHCR the agency that protects tenants against the landlord?
35. Can I take my complaint to DHCR’s TPU instead of DHCR’s ORA? What’s the difference?
36. Is it true I can get paid by just reporting a vacant apartment in the building to MyRETAC?
37. The landlord has sold the building, and the new owners are offering us money to move out because they want to demolish the building. What should we do?
38. I sent a certified copy of DHCR Form RA-23 (Family members Eligible for Succession Rights). But DHCR returned it to me stating that DHCR does not keep such records. Why?
39. Why is it taking DHCR so long to decide on a simple Overcharge Complaint which I filed over 4 months ago?
40. Is MyRETAC working for tenants against landlords?
41. Why do I have to file an Overcharge Complaint when all I really want is simply to know what my Legal Rent is?
42. Why can’t DHCR simply tell me if my apartment is regulated or not? Why do I have to file for an Administrative Determination which may cause unnecessary tension between me and the landlord?
43. How do I get DHCR to expedite my case which was filed more than 5 months ago?
44) The landlord has filed for my eviction claiming he needs the apartment for his daughter, and I know it’s not true. What do I do?
45. The landlord has been harassing me through various means. How can I get him to stop?
46) I received a Notice from DHCR stating that the landlord has filed to deregulate my apartment based on substantial rehabilitation. What’s that supposed to mean?
47. I’ve received a Notice from DHCR stating that the landlord has filed for my eviction because he wants to demolish the building. What do I do?
48. We’re a Tenants’ Rights group in Upper Manhattan. How best can we share the information presented here with our members?
49. Do I have to belong to a specific Tenant Organization in order to be in MyRETAC?
50. What is the difference between filing my complaint at DHCR vs filing at HPD?
51. What do I do after DHCR issues an Order in my case and the landlord refuses to comply?
52. How do I file for senior citizen/disability Rent Increase Exemption in NYC?
53. How do I file for ‘Reconsideration of Tax Abatement Order’ in NYC?
54. What Services are included in my Rent?
55. My Room-mate is the Primary Tenant. How can my name be included in the Lease?
56. After paying $75 for installing 3 window-ACs in my apartment this Summer of 2023, now I hear the AC-surcharge was cancelled in 2022. Do I get my money back?
57. What type of documents do I need to proof my Succession Rights to my mother’s apartment?
58. I’m confused about NYC Rent Regulation. Are all NYC apartments not regulated?
59. The landlord has taken out the central boiler and installed separate electric boiler/heaters in each apartment. Management now says we have to pay for our own heat and hot water! Is that legal?
60. I live in a 2-bedroom apartment in Manhattan, and have had Roommates come & go. Is it fair that I’m only allowed to charge them half my legal rent? After all, I paid the Security Deposit, and have to clean up the mess after a Roommate vacates!
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