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Ask Altagracia: I withheld rent due to inadequate heat and I'm being hassled to pay it back. What should I do?
June 11, 2025 - 10:30 AM
If a landlord is asking you to pay rent that you withheld due to a lack of heat, you can try being proactive and come to an agreement.
Read More Can you sit on a fire escape in NYC? 5 things to know
June 2, 2025 - 12:30 PM
Legally, you can sit or stand on a fire escape in NYC, but FDNY doesn't want you or your stuff out there because accidents can happen.
Read More Ask Altagracia: My bathroom ceiling collapsed and I'm worried about asbestos. Can I break the lease?
May 28, 2025 - 09:30 AM
Most standard leases have a leasebreak clause, explains tenant attorney Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge.
Read More The 7 best ways to get your NYC landlord to make repairs and get them done faster
May 23, 2025 - 09:30 AM
NYC apartment owners are required to make repairs when tenants something is broken, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it will be done immediately. Here's how to speed things up.
Read More Ask Altagracia: My mom is moving out of our rent-stabilized apartment. How do I take over the lease?
May 14, 2025 - 09:30 AM
Attorney Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge explains the four key pieces of information required to take over a rent-stabilized lease.
Read More How can I save money when hiring a moving company in NYC?
May 7, 2025 - 09:30 AM
Dor Klein of Big Apple Moving explains how to save money on a moving service, from doing the packing yourself to knowing the pros and cons of paying a flat price or an hourly rate.
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