Staying in New York as Tenant? Here is a List of Your Rights

Discrimination In housing: Renters Can report to Human Rights Commission in case they are A victim of Sexual orientation in Any facet.

Heat and Hot: Landlords are legally asked to provide proper protection to the house during hot and cold weather.

Right to be healthy, habitable and safe: Every landlord must provide safe and healthy environment to his tenant. Safety is moreimportant.

Tenant have right to keep working lock on their door all the time that doesn't have a key out.

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One mirror should be kept in all service elevators every time: It is the least know right of tenant.

No Eviction of Tenant Without Court Order: No landlord can evict tenant without permission of court.

Lead paint: Landlords are bound to do lead-safe work practices in the house as it is a hazardous chemical.

Repair: Landlords must ensure heating and ventilating systems plumbing, sanitary and electric are fit and fine.

Landlord's Entrance in The House:A landlord can enter in tenant's house only for three reasons-improvements inspections, emergency repairs and

non-emergency repairs.

Emergency: If the landlord has not taken action of an emergency problem, thenyou can report to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

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