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Your landlord cannot increase the rent during the lease term unless specified in the lease. Landlords must provide habitable premises, and you can report safety and health issues to local authorities. For unlawful rent increases and habitability issues, consider contacting the New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) and the local Department of Housing Preservation & Development.Full Conversation
My landlord just called me saying that he will be increasing my rent this year by a lot and isn't sure by how much yet, because he sold one of his properties and is no longer getting the rent from it so he is making up the difference by raising my rent. I live in NYS and the apartment doesn't have a 2nd exit for emergencies, the windows are not sealed and have cracks, the bathroom is full of mold and when a lot of water is being used the plumbing makes the whole apartment smell like sewage, the electrical is outdated and not connected correctly which uses up more electrical energy. I don't think it's fair that he's going to be raising my rent when he knows everything that's wrong with the apartment and doesn't fix any of it
Hello ****, I understand your concerns. In New York State:
- Landlords must provide habitable premises.
- Rent increases are regulated.
- Tenants can report safety and health issues to local authorities.
Do you have a written lease agreement with your landlord?
I do, it's up August 1st *
Hello ****, considering your lease agreement:
- The landlord can't increase the rent during the tenure of the lease, unless it's specified in the agreement.
- For habitability issues, you can report to the local Department of Housing Preservation & Development.
- You may also consider legal action for necessary repairs.
He said I can take care of the mold and windows myself and that the apartment doesn't need a 2nd exit, and there's nothing he can do about the plumbing and electrical. And now he says he's going to be raising my rent by a lot this year
Hello ****,
- Your landlord is responsible for providing a habitable apartment.
- He cannot increase the rent before your lease ends unless the lease allows it.
- You can file a complaint with New York's housing department for the repairs and lease violation.
He increased my rent last year and increased it for water, which used to be included, by $* a month saying that I use too much water and he wants me to pay for it
Hello ****,
- In New York, landlords typically cannot charge separately for water unless it's specified in the lease.
- Any rent increase during the lease term must be specified in the lease.
- You may consider contacting the New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) for unlawful rent increases.
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