Housing Advisor News Column

Tenant Advisor, January 11, 2012 Security Deposit
What are my rights being rent-stabilized in regards to my security deposit? Read More...

Housing Advisor, January 18, 2012 Harassment
What constitutes landlord/tenant harassment and what are the fines or other consequences building owners face if found guilty of harassment? Read More...

Tenant Advisor, January 25, 2012 Fuel Cost Adjustment
I am a rent controlled tenant, what do I need to know regarding the fuel cost adjustment. Read More...

Tenant Advisor, February 1, 2012 SCRIE
What are the benefits of the SCRIE program for seniors? Read More...

Tenant Advisor, February 8, 2012 DRIE
In the last column, Central Astoria LDC spoke about the SCRIE program, but how about any programs for the disabled? Read More...

Tenant Advisor, February 15, 2012 SCRIE & DRIE Overcharges
Previously, Central Astoria LDC has discussed the SCRIE & DRIE programs. My building has SCRIE and DRIE tenants, but our landlord is always charging us the legal rent on our rent bills and claims that we have arrears. What can be done? Read More...

Tenant Advisor, February 22, 2012 Owner Occupancy Eviction
My landlord is attempting an Owner’s Occupancy eviction on my neighbor, can you explain this? Read More...

Housing Advisor, February 29, 2012 Renovation for DRIE & SCRIE tenants
My landlord wants to install a new sink & stove in my kitchen. Being that I’m in the SCRIE program, do I have to pay for that? Read More...

Tenant Advisor, March 7, 2012 Unregulated Apartments
My apartment is in a four family house; what rights do I have as a tenant living in this situation? Read More...

Tenant Advisor, March 14th, 2012 Rent Guidelines Board Meetings-2012
2012-RENT GUIDELINES BOARD MEETINGS & HEARINGS SCHEDULE Read More...

Tenant Advisor, March 14th, 2012 Rent Guidelines Board Meetings-2012 2012-RENT GUIDELINES BOARD MEETINGS & HEARINGS SCHEDULE Read More...

Housing Advisor, March 28, 2012
My super told me to "tip" him for making any repairs and he’s charged newer tenants a fee for having found them an apartment in the building. Can he do this? Read More...

Tenant Advisor, April 4th, 2012 Bedbugs
I have a bedbug problem in my rent stabilized apartment that is driving me crazy. Read More...

Housing Advisor, April 11th, 2012 Noise Holdover
My landlord has complained about my making too much noise. Can he threaten me with a court proceeding if this continues? Read More...

Tenant Advisor, April 18, 2012 Fair Housing Act
I am looking for an apartment and have children, is it true that I cannot be denied an apartment because of this? Read More...

Tenant Advisor, April 25, 2012 Bedbug Disclosure Regulations
Summer is in full swing, I’m worried about bedbugs in the new apartment I am moving to. What are the regulations regarding my situation I should know? Read More...

Housing Advisor, May 2nd, 2012 Window Guards
Are window guards necessary and is the landlord permitted a rent increase for installing them in my apartment? Read More...
 

Housing Advisor, May 9, 2012 Rent Stabilization Lease Rider
Is my landlord required to provide a copy of a Lease Rider with the lease renewals? Read More...

Tenant Advisor, May 16, 2012 Unregulated Apartments
I live in an apartment in a three family house for 10 years; I received a very high increase do I have rights as a tenant living in this situation? Read More...

Housing Advisor, May 23, 2012 Lead Paint
I have a new baby should I have the apartment checked for lead paint? Read More...

Housing Advisor, May 30, 2012 Rent Guidelines 2012
We have received many phone calls asking about the new Rent Guideline 2012 increases.
They have not been finalized yet. Below is a schedule of the public meetings and public hearings. Read More...

Housing Advisor, June 6, 2012
What are the latest regulations regarding surcharges for air conditioners? Read More...

Housing Advisor, June 13, 2012
I live in the basement of a two family house. I have no lease. Can the landlord just tell me to leave? Read More...

Housing Advisor, June 20, 2012 Renovation for DRIE & SCRIE tenants
I am in the DRIE program and my landlord told me he wants to install a new sink and stove in my kitchen. Is he allowed to charge me for doing that? Read More...

Tenant Advisor, June 27, 2012 Bedbug Disclosure Regulations
I am worried about bedbugs in the new apartment that I am moving into. Are there any regulations that I should be aware of? Read More...

Tenant Advisor July 3, 2012 Guideline Increases for Oct. 1, 2012 – Sept. 30, 2013 Read More...

Housing Advisor, July 10, 2012 Repairs
I need repairs for my apartment, but the building owner isn’t doing anything for me and the super is nowhere to be found. What do I do? Read More...

Tenant Advisor, July 17, 2012 Pet Laws
I live in a rent stabilized apartment. Do I have the right to have a pet? Read More...

Housing Advisor, July 24, 2012 Lead Paint
I have a new baby should I have the apartment checked for lead paint? Read More...

Tenant Advisor, August 1, 2012 Unregulated Apartments
I live in an apartment in a three family house; what rights do I have? Read More...

Housing Advisor, August 7, 2012 Owner Access for Repairs
What steps must the landlord take to notify me that he/she needs to make repairs in my rent stabilized apartment? Read More...

Housing Advisor, August 14, 2012 Carbon Monoxide Law Compliance
Why do we need Carbon Monoxide detectors?  Read More...

Housing Advisor, August 22, 2012, Filing a P.A.R.
I feel that DHCR incorrectly sided with my landlord on a ruling for a complaint I filed, what can be done? Read More...

Tenant Advisor, September 4, 2012 DRIE
In the last weeks’ column you wrote about the SCRIE program for seniors, is there a program for the disabled? Read More...

Tenant Advisor, September 12, 2012 SCRIE & DRIE Overcharges
In your last two columns you wrote about the SCRIE & DRIE programs. My building has SCRIE & DRIE tenants, but our landlord is always charging us the legal rent on our rent bills and claims that we are in arrears. What can be done? Read More...

Tenant Advisor, September 18, 2012 Building Supers
The super of my building is rarely around when he is needed. What are the regulations regarding the super’s presence in the building? Read More...

GAZETTE COLUMNS 2011
 

Tenant Advisor, February 2, 2011 Security Deposit
Please tell me my rights as a rent-stabilized tenant with regards to my security deposit. Read More...

Tenant Advisor, February 9, 2011 SCRIE 
Can you explain the details of the SCRIE program for seniors? Read More...


Tenant Advisor, February 16, 2011 DRIE
Last week Central Astoria LDC explained the SCRIE program, but how about the DRIE program for the disabled? Read More...

Tenant Advisor, February 23, 2011 SCRIE & DRIE Overcharges
 The last two weeks Central Astoria LDC explained the SCRIE & DRIE programs.  I’m in SCRIE and have a neighbor in DRIE, but our landlord is always charging us the legal rent on our rent bills and claims that we have arrears.  What do we do? Read More...

Tenant Advisor, March 2, 2011 HEAP
Can you explain the HEAP program and its benefits? Read More...

Tenant Advisor, March 9, 2011 Con-Ed & National Grid Programs
Can you explain the Efficiency Programs that both Con-Edison and National Grid offer their clients? Read More...

Tenant Advisor, March 16, 2011 Cutting Energy Costs
Can help me with ideas on how to cut my energy costs? Read More... 

Tenant Advisor, March 23, 2011 Cutting Summer Energy Costs
Energy consumption changes in the warm weather, how can I adjust accordingly? Read More... 

Tenant Advisor, March 30, 2011 EnergyShare 
I just received a turn-off notice from Con Edison, are there any programs that can help? Read More...

Tenant Advisor, March 30, 2011 EnergyShare
I just received a turn-off notice from Con Edison, are there any programs that can help? Read More...

Tenant Advisor, April 6^th, 2011 Rent Guidelines Board Meetings-2011
2011-RENT GUIDELINES BOARD MEETINGS & HEARINGS SCHEDULE  Read More...

Tenant Advisor, April 13, 2011 Owner Occupancy Eviction
My landlord wants to evict my neighbor for Owner’s Occupancy, can you explain this? Read More...


Tenant Advisor, April 20, 2010 DRIE
I’m a disabled tenant in a rent regulated building, is there help with rent increases for me? Read More...        

Tenant Advisor, April 27^th, 2011 Bedbugs                                                          
What do I do!? I have a very persistent bedbug problem in my rent stabilized apartment. Read More...     

Housing Advisor, May 4^th, 2011 Lead Paint
What are the regulations regarding lead paint for tenants? Read More...      

Housing Advisor, May 11^th, 2011 Window Guards
Are window guards necessary and is the landlord permitted a rent increase for installing them in my apartment? Read More...                


Housing Advisor, May 18, 2011 Fuel Cost Adjustment                                                                                    
I am a rent controlled tenant; can you explain what the Fuel Cost Adjustment is to me? Read More...    

Housing Advisor, May 25, 2011 Rent Stabilization Lease Rider
Are there any attachments that must be given with lease renewals? Read More...      

Housing Advisor, June 1, 2011 Air Conditioners                        
Currently have there been any changes to the regulations regarding surcharges for air conditioners? Read More...

Tenant Advisor, June 8, 2011 Unregulated Apartments
I live in an apartment in a three family house; do I have rights as a tenant living in this situation? Read More... 

Housing Advisor June 15, 2011 Illegal Eviction
Last week the advisor wrote about unregulated housing.  I being threatened with being thrown out and I live in the basement of a 3-family house.  Can this happen? Read More...

Housing Advisor, June 22, 2011 Rent Law Expiration
The Rent Laws expired midnight, June 15th, 2011; can I be evicted? Read More...
 
Housing Advisor, June 29, 2011 Renovation for DRIE & SCRIE tenants
My landlord wants to install a new sink & stove in my kitchen. If I’m in the DRIE program I’m not liable for that, am I?  Read More...

Housing Advisor, July 6, 2011 New Rent Guidelines
New Rent Guidelines . Read More...