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The Landlord-Tenant Environment in New York Generally, the landlord-tenant laws are landlord-friendly in both the state of New York and New York City.
One of your important tenant's rights is to a habitable residence. This means that the home must be safe to live in, without dangerous conditions and with usable heat, utilities, and water. Your landlord is required to make any necessary repairs to keep your unit in reasonable condition while you live there.
If you have lived there less than one year, the landlord must provide at least 30 days' notice. If you have lived there more than one year, but less than two years, the landlord must provide at least 60 days' notice. If you have lived there more than two years, the landlord must provide at least 90 days' notice.
In New York City, tenants have many rights relating to the safety and quality of their housing. Tenants should expect to live in safe, well-maintained buildings that are free from vermin, leaks, and hazardous conditions. Laws protect tenants from harassment and discrimination.
Generally, the landlord-tenant laws are landlord-friendly in both the state of New York and New York City.
A landlord cannot evict a tenant without an adequately obtained eviction notice and sufficient time. A landlord cannot retaliate against a tenant for a complaint. A landlord cannot forego completing necessary repairs or force a tenant to do their own repairs.A landlord cannot remove a tenant's personal belongings.
Notice of Rent Increase According to the new law, the landlord must give prior notice of 30-days if he/she wants to increase rent by more than 5%. And the period of notice increases with the length of the lease. For example, if the tenant is living for more than a year, a prior notice of 60-days will be valid.