Resources

Si su arrendador se niega a hacer reparaciones en su apartamento, usted puede hacer las reparaciones usted mismo y deducir el costo de su alquiler. Debido a que su arrendador puede intentar desalojarlo por no pagar el alquiler, DEBE HABLAR CON UN ABOGADO ANTES DE DAR ESTE PASO.

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Los arrendadores deben informar a los inquilinos si la unidad de alquiler tiene pintura que contenga plomo (llamada pintura a base de plomo), y sobre cualquier peligro relacionado con la pintura a base de plomo que el arrendador conozca. Los arrendadores deben entregar a los inquilinos un folleto con información sobre los peligros del plomo en la vivienda. Los contratos de arrendamiento también deben incluir una declaración de advertencia de plomo. El propósito de esta regla es proteger a los inquilinos del envenenamiento por plomo.

Learn more about housing discrimination renters. This document includes: definition and types of housing discrimination, a summary of your rights and protections available, and information about what you should do if you’ve been discriminated against.

Per the Lead Disclosure Rule, landlords in New York State must tell tenants if the rental unit has any paint that has lead in it (called lead-based paint),
and about any lead-based paint hazards that the landlord knows about. This document explains what type of information must be disclosed, what types of housing are covered by this rule, and what are the consequences if a landlord does not disclose the required information.

What happens when tenant wants to move from an apartment with no formal lease? This document provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding your rights and responsibilities when you do not have a lease.

What can I do if my landlord refuses to make repairs to my apartment? This document outlines what you can and cannot do when repairs are needed in your rental, including specific requirements for withholding rent.

The Housing Choice Voucher program (Section 8 ) requires that your landlord keep your apartment in good condition, and that your apartment meets “housing quality standards.” This document describes Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program, contracts, and abatement (refusal to pay) after an inspection.

Before your landlord can put you out of your home or apartment, your landlord must serve you with court papers, take you to court, and get a warrant of eviction. This document reviews frequently asked questions regarding the eviction process, including warrants of eviction, 14-day notice, and tenants’ rights regarding their possessions in an eviction proceeding.

In New York State, your landlord is required to keep your home a safe and decent place to live. This document describes tenants’ rights in New York when their apartment conditions are bad or uninhabitable, including if a tenant can withhold rent.