Do you know your rights as a tenant?
The laws related to the Landlord-Tenant relationship in New York State are complex. This site will help you navigate those laws. It covers the laws related to creating a landlord-tenant relationship, like when you are looking to rent an apartment and the agreement you will reach once you do so. It also covers the rules that protect tenants once they are in an apartment, like the duties the landlord owes the tenant to keep the apartment or home that is rented in good repair.
Renting an apartment
Are you looking for or renting an apartments? Know your protections and rights.
Once in an apartment
Are you already in an apartment? Know about New York State Law regarding leases and your rights as a tenant.
Tenant's rights to repairs
Check out this FAQ about the landlord and tenant's responsibilities regarding repairs.
Evictions
Do you have questions concerning evictions? Know about New York State Laws that deal with evictions.
Rent Control
Do you have questions concerning Rent control? Know about New York State Laws that deal with Rent control.
Leases
Do you have questions concerning leases? Know about New York State Laws that deal with leases.