Repair and Deduct, HP Actions, and Rent Withholding: The NYC Tenant’s Playbook When Your Landlord Won’t Fix It
When a landlord ignores repair requests, NYC tenants have real legal remedies — HPD complaints, HP Actions in Housing Court, and (very carefully) repair-and-deduct. Here’s the 2026 playbook for forcing the fix without losing your apartment.
How to File an HPD 311 Housing Complaint in NYC: A Tenant’s Step-by-Step Playbook
Your landlord won’t fix the heat, the leak, or the pests. Here’s exactly how to file a 311 housing complaint, what HPD inspects and when, and what Class A, B, and C violations mean for your landlord.
The NYC Warranty of Habitability: What Your Landlord Must Legally Provide — and What to Do When They Don’t
Every NYC tenant has a legal right to a safe, livable apartment under New York’s warranty of habitability. Here’s what your landlord must provide by law, what counts as a violation, and the specific steps you can take when they fail.
Your NYC Security Deposit Rights: What the Law Requires — and How to Get Your Money Back
New York law gives tenants powerful security deposit protections — including a 1-month cap, a 14-day return deadline, and the right to a pre-move-out inspection. Here’s exactly what your landlord must do and what to do if they don’t.
Free Legal Help for NYC Tenants: What’s Available and How to Get It
If you’re facing eviction, landlord harassment, or a housing court case in NYC, you may have the right to a free lawyer. Here’s what’s available, who qualifies, and exactly how to access it.
Good Cause Eviction NYC: Does It Apply to Your Apartment?
New York City’s Good Cause Eviction law protects many market-rate tenants from being kicked out without reason or hit with giant rent increases. Here’s how to tell if you’re covered — and what it actually means for you.
Is My Apartment Rent Stabilized? Here’s How to Find Out in 5 Minutes
Almost half of all NYC rental apartments are rent stabilized — but most tenants don’t know if theirs is. Here’s the fastest way to find out, what it means for your rent, and what to do if your landlord has been overcharging you.
NYC Rent-Stabilized Lease Renewal Rights: What Your Landlord Must Do — and Can’t Do — in 2026
If you’re in a rent-stabilized apartment, your landlord must offer you a lease renewal — and there are strict limits on how much they can raise your rent. Here’s your 2026 guide to lease renewal rights under NYC law.
Know Your Rights: NYC’s Good Cause Eviction Law and the New Tenant Protections You Need in 2026
NYC tenants have more protections than ever in 2026. Here’s what the Good Cause Eviction law, rent stabilization guidelines, and Mayor Mamdani’s new Office to Protect Tenants mean for your rights — plus how to take action.