Tenants' Rights in New York [Paperback]

Brette McWhorter Sember (Author)

Book Description

Series: Tenants' Rights in New York | Publication Date: November 2000

Thousands of New York tenants are taken to court each year by their landlords and many more give up valuable rights because they don't know what their legal rights are. This book explains in simple language what the legal rights of tenants are and how they can protect those rights. Tenants' Rights in New York explains New York's landlord/tenant laws in simple language so you can protect your rights and your investment. This book thoroughly explains what to do and how to do it, with forms, flowcharts and examples from actual cases. Complete with step-by-step instructions and the forms you need, this book can significantly reduce your costs and potential liability as a landlord. It explains and gives guidelines for: Security deposits Evictions Leases Assignments and subleases Discrimination Repair and maintenance Pets Privacy Using Self-Help Law Books Introduction Chapter 1: General Considerations Relationships Dealing with Your Landlord Dealing with a Manager Dealing with Other Tenants Dealing with Roommates Chapter 2: Laws and Regulations that Apply to Rentals New York Landlord/Tenant Laws New York State Laws Local Laws Federal Laws Condominium and Co-op Rules Deed Restrictions Legal Research Obtaining Assistance Chapter 3: Beginning the Landlord/Tenant Relationship The Application Process Your Credit Report Discrimination Home Businesses Pets Inspecting the Unit Chapter 4: Rent Regulation Rules that Apply to Rent Laws Limiting Rent Rent Control Rent Stabilization Lofts Single Room Occupancies Chapter 5: The Rental Agreement Leases and Rental Agreements Oral and Written Leases Length of the Lease or Agreement Lease Provisions Problems with the Lease Negotiating a Lease Inspecting the Unit How to Get out of a Lease Options Chapter 6: Your Security Deposit Landlord's Method of Holding Notice Interest Getting Your Deposit Back Special Rules Chapter 7: Maintenance and Repairs Landlord's Responsibilities for Maintenance and Repairs Single Family Homes and Duplexes Warranty of Habitability Lead Carbon Monoxide Asbestos Radon Getting Things Fixed Tenant's Responsibilities for Maintenance Improvements by Tenants Chapter 8: Injuries on the Premises Landlords' Liability Landlord Liability for Actions by Tenants Strict Liability Tenants' Liability Chapter 9: Changes during Lease Period Assignments Subleases Roommates Lease Succession Sale or Foreclosure of the Property Changes to the Lease Chapter 10: Problems during Your Tenancy Landlords' Access to Your Unit Retaliatory Conduct by the Landlord Bad Checks Damage to the Premises Death of a Tenant Destruction of the Premises Vacating Early Problems with Other Tenants Neighborhood Problems Chapter 11: Tenant Organization Forming a Tenant Organization Rent Strikes Chapter 12: End of the Tenancy The End of Your Tenancy Damage to the Premises Holding over Tenancies with No Specific Term Early Termination by Tenant Early Termination by Landlord Employment Rentals Options to Cancel a Lease Special Rules for Public Housing Death of a Tenant Chapter 13: Evictions Getting a Lawyer Self-Help by Landlord Surrender or Abandonment Nonpayment Proceeding Holdover Proceeding Courtroom Procedures Your Possible Defenses Your Possible Counterclaims Your Answer Court Appearances Trial Court Personnel Mediation Stipulation Warrant of Eviction Staying the Eviction Yellowstone Injunctions Money Damages and Back Rent Motion for Rehearing Your Appeal Bankruptcy Landlord's Appeal Chapter 14: Self-Service Storage Chapter 15: Mobile Home Owner's Rights Appendix A: New York Statutes Appendix B: Eviction Flowcharts and Legal Holidays Appendix C: Forms Index

Editorial Reviews

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...written in clear, easy-to-understand language... with common sense. No fluff, no flourish. Good...excellent quick-reference guide -- www.manhattan.about.com, May 4, 2002, by Reginald James URL: http://www.manhattan.about.com/library/weekly/aa050302a.htm

From the Author

This is the tenant's guidebook to coping with renting or leasing in New York state. The book not only offers tips for exercising your rights under New York law, but talks about how to communicate with your landlord to get what you want. The book refers directly to provisions in New York law and explains how they impact your life and your rights. It also contains New York City specific information, where the regulations are different. This is a resource guide that lists phone numbers and contact addresses for New York agencies. This book will guide you through the maze you often face as a tenant and tell you where to get help and how to help yourself.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Sphinx Publishing (November 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572481226
• ISBN-13: 978-1572481220
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #483,971 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally Some HELP!, November 13, 2000

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Josephine (Manhattan, NY, USA) - See all my reviews

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This book really helped me know what my rights are and how to handle my landlord. It helped me understand my lease and now I know how to get my landlord to fix things. There is lots of info about anything that could come up while renting. Great book to have around even if you aren't having a problem.

5.0 out of 5 stars this is an excellant reference book of tenants with problems with a landlord or landlady. thanks, January 15, 2011

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I am so happy with this book. It is an excellent reference book for problems with landlords and landlady. It is well worth the cash. thank you.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great purchase great timing, May 18, 2010

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`I received the book in less than a week. It was in wonderful condition and the price was perfect. It also answered all my questions and greatly eased my mind. I am a 100% satisfied customer.