Housing Advisor News Column
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 6th, 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 27th, 2011 Bedbugs
What do I do!? I have a very persistent bedbug problem in my rent stabilized apartment. Read More...
Housing Advisor, May 4th, 2011 Lead Paint
What are the regulations regarding lead paint for tenants? Read More...
Housing Advisor, May 11th, 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...
COLUMNS 2011
Housing Advisor January 5, 2011 Illegal BasementsContinuing from last week, is it even legal for me to live in the basement of a two-family house? Read More...
Housing Advisor, January 12, 2011 Carbon Monoxide Law Compliance
Why are the Carbon Monoxide compliance laws so strict? Read More...
COLUMNS 2010
Tenant Advisor, January 6th, 2010 SCRIE RenewalI just enrolled in the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) Program. What do I need to know about renewing my eligibility benefits? Read More...
Tenant Advisor, January 20, 2010 Security Deposit
What are the rules concerning security deposits for my rent-stabilized apartment? Read More...
Tenant Advisor, February 3rd, 2010 Succession Rights
I have been living with my mother for four years and she is the prime tenant on the lease. Do I have any succession rights to her rent stabilized apartment? Read More...
Tenant Advisor, February 17, 2010 Pet Laws
I live in a rent stabilized apartment, what are my rights in regards to having a pet? Read More...
Tenant Advisor, March 17th, 2010 Bedbugs
My landlord already exterminates monthly, but what do I do since I still have a bedbug problem in my rent stabilized apartment? Read More...
Tenant Advisor, March 31st, 2010 Rent Guidelines Board Meetings-2010
2010-RENT GUIDELINES BOARD MEETINGS & HEARINGS SCHEDULE Read More...
Tenant Advisor, April 14, 2010 DRIE
Are there any programs in New York State that offer the disabled protection from rent increases? Read More...
Housing Advisor, April 28, 2010 Rent Control Laws
What are the laws for rent-controlled units, and how can I find one? Read More...
Tenant Advisor, May 12, 2010 Major Capital Improvements
Can you explain the effect of a Major Capital Improvement done in my building on the rent for my rent-stabilized apartment? Read More...
Tenant Advisor, June 9, 2010 New Equipment
Please explain the responsibility of my landlord for replacing appliances such as a stove in my apartment? Read More...
Housing Advisor, June 23, 2010 Roommate Regulations
What are my rights being a roommate of a rent regulated tenant? Read More...
Tenant Advisor, July 7, 2010 Eviction
My landlord is verbally threatening to evict me, what are my rights in this situation? Read More...
Housing Advisor, July 21, 2010 New Rent Guidelines
The New Rent Guidelines Read More...
Tenant Advisor, August 4th, 2010 Harassment
What are can be done if I am being harassed by my landlord? Read More...
Tenant Advisor, August 11, 2010 Unregulated Apartments
What are my rights as a tenant in an unregulated apartment? Read More...
Tenant Advisor, August 18th, 2010 Collecting Overcharges
I have a rent overcharge order against my Landlord, how may I go about deducting the overcharge? Read More...
Housing Advisor, August 25, 2010 Lease Renewal in Rent Stabilized Apartments
As a rent-stabilized tenant, when is the proper time to receive my next renewal lease? Read More...
Housing Advisor, September 1, 2010 Repairs
I’ve called the super for repairs for my apartment, but to no avail. What are the regulations regarding repairs when the super is a deadbeat? Read More...
Housing Advisor, September 8, 2010 Super Presence
Our super is rarely ever in the building when he is needed. What are the regulations regarding the super’s presence in the building? Read More...
Housing Advisor, September 15, 2010, 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...
Housing Advisor, September 22, 2010 EPIC
Can you please explain the New York State EPIC plan for seniors? Read More...
Tenant Advisor, September 29, 2010 SCRIE
What programs in New York State offer senior citizens protection from rent increases? Read More...
Housing Advisor, October 6, 2010 Heat & Hot Water
It’s that time of year again. What are the regulations regarding heat and hot water? Read More...
Tenant Advisor, October 13, 2010 HEAP
Can you explain the HEAP program and its benefits? Read More...
Tenant Advisor, October 20, 2010 Lifeline
Can you explain the Lifeline program and is it just for your home telephone? Read More...
Tenant Advisor, October 27, 2010 Bedbug Disclosure Regulations
I’m about to move into a new apartment, however I’m worried about bedbugs due to the recent epidemic. What should I do? Read More...
Tenant Advisor, November 3, 2010 Rent Control Sublets
As a rent-controlled tenant, what are the regulations to sublet my apartment? Read More...
Housing Advisor, November 10th, 2010 Rent Stabilized Sublets
Last week Central Astoria LDC explained rent-control sublets, but how about the regulations for rent-stabilized sublets? Read More...
Tenant Advisor, November 17, 2010 Vacancy Leases in Rent Stabilized Apartments
What are the regulations for Vacancy Leases in Rent Stabilized Apartments? Read More...
Housing Advisor, November 24, 2010 Food Stamp Benefits
What are the main prerequisites to qualify for the Food Stamp Benefit Program? Read More...
Housing Advisor, December 1st, 2010
My neighbors in my rent stabilized building told me that the owner wants us to tip the super for making any repairs or for having found them an apartment in the building. Is this right? Read More...
Tenant Advisor, December 8, 2010 Fair Housing Act
I am looking for an apartment, but when I tell landlords that I have children they say the apartment is taken. What can I do? Read More...
Housing Advisor, December 15, 2010 Noise Holdover
My landlord has complained about my son bringing his friends over and making too much noise. He has threatened me with a holdover proceeding if the situation continues. What is that? Read More...
Tenant Advisor, December 22nd, 2010 Holiday Greetings
At this time of the year, the Central Astoria Local Development Coalition Would like to extend Holiday Greetings To all our readers! Read More...
Housing Advisor December 29, 2010 Illegal Eviction
I’m living in the basement of a two-family house, and I owe rent arrears.The owner is threatening to put all of my things out on the street. Can he do this? Read More...
Housing Advisor December 29, 2010 Illegal Eviction
I’m living in the basement of a two-family house, and I owe rent arrears. The owner is threatening to put all of my things out on the street. Can he do this? Read More...
Heating Issues
Housing Advisor, Heat & Hot Water October 15, 2008Brrr!! My family lives in a rent-stabilized apartment in Astoria where we were turned into “people-sicles” last winter. Please! How much heat should we get, when should we get it and what should we do if our pipes don’t warm up this winter? Read More...
Landlord Advisor February 25, 2009 Heat & Hot Water
I just purchased two multiple dwelling units in Long Island City, and I need to know the law governing heat and hot water supply for apartment buildings in New York City? Read More...
Housing Advisor, September 30th, 2009 Heat & Hot Water
Cold weather is right around the corner. As a tenant I want to know when the heat should be turned on and at what temperature? Read More...
Landlord Advisor, October 7th, 2009 Heat & Hot Water
Heating season is here, so I need to know the law governing heat and hot water supply for apartment buildings in New York City? Read More...
Housing Advisor, October 6, 2010 Heat & Hot Water
It’s that time of year again. What are the regulations regarding heat and hot water? Read More...
