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Renters Don’t Have to Pay Brokers’ Fees Anymore. Here’s What You Need to Know

Feb. 10, 2020, 4:16 p.m.April 6, 2020, 4:55 p.m.

Apartment hunters have reason to rejoice over a new state finding eliminating fees for prospective tenants. Have questions? We have some answers…

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New Yorkers Shared News Tips With Us. Here’s How We Responded

Dec. 27, 2019, 4:00 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:55 p.m.

Listening to our readers is a big part of what THE CITY does. Here are some stories that came through the tip line in 2019.

Manhattan

Wall Street Rent Fight Spurs New Class-Action Suit as Landlord Seeks SCOTUS Help

Nov. 25, 2019, 5:56 p.m.April 7, 2020, 12:08 p.m.

Tenants in a big Financial District apartment building are pushing for rent-stabilized leases they say are owed in exchange for a tax break.

Manhattan

Landlord Looks to Supreme Court in Downtown Rent Overcharge Fight

Nov. 25, 2019, 4:10 a.m.April 7, 2020, 12:08 p.m.

Lawyers for Clipper Equity have asked the high court to review a June ruling by the NYS Court of Appeals, which found tenants were due rebates.

Housing

Tenants Hire Contractors to Help Back Rent Overcharge Claims

Oct. 10, 2019, 4:10 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:55 p.m.

New rent law could mean bigger payouts for those who seek a second opinion on landlords’ claims about the cost of apartment renovations.

Manhattan

Lower Manhattan Tenants Sue for Refunds Over Landlord Tax Break Abuse

Oct. 4, 2019, 4:27 p.m.April 6, 2020, 4:56 p.m.

Residents claim 10 Hanover Square owner overcharged them while reaping lucrative benefits. They’re among thousands who may be due years of back rent.

Housing

New Rent Law Deluges Backlogged Tenant Overcharge Claims

Sept. 30, 2019, 4:10 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:56 p.m.

Tenants already wait two years just to get a case assigned for investigation at the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal.

Housing

Downtown Tenants and Landlords Skirmish Over Rent Reset

Aug. 30, 2019, 4:00 a.m.April 7, 2020, 12:46 p.m.

As residents learn they’re entitled to rent cuts and refunds tied to a tax break, some landlords try to keep the upper hand.

Manhattan

More Tenants Fighting for Back Rent After Downtown Ruling

Aug. 20, 2019, 4:00 a.m.April 7, 2020, 12:48 p.m.

Residents at one building head for a potential payday as others get ready to the battle after judge finds against landlords who got tax breaks.

Housing

Pols Draft Proposal to Fine Brokers, Landlords Who Flout New Rent Laws

Aug. 16, 2019, 4:00 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:56 p.m.

Two Assembly plan to introduce legislation to allow thousands in penalties for not following a $20 application cap and other reforms.

Rent

Renters Don’t Have to Pay Brokers’ Fees Anymore. Here’s What You Need to Know

Wall Street Rent Fight Spurs New Class-Action Suit as Landlord Seeks SCOTUS Help

Landlord Looks to Supreme Court in Downtown Rent Overcharge Fight

Tenants Hire Contractors to Help Back Rent Overcharge Claims

Lower Manhattan Tenants Sue for Refunds Over Landlord Tax Break Abuse

New Rent Law Deluges Backlogged Tenant Overcharge Claims

Downtown Tenants and Landlords Skirmish Over Rent Reset

More Tenants Fighting for Back Rent After Downtown Ruling

Pols Draft Proposal to Fine Brokers, Landlords Who Flout New Rent Laws

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