Landlords

If you are a renter you should know these laws to protect you or prepare you in certain situations. The New York State Attorney General has updated laws regarding landlords and tenants on the New York State website.

Yes, landlords can legally charge tenants for this. If you are a renter or landlord in 2024 you should know these laws to protect you or prepare you in certain situations.

Do residents of a rental building or community have the legal right to organize meetings to discuss shared issues with landlords?

If you have someone who is a horrible tenant, look how long they can LEGALLY and technically live in your rental unit! An entire year! The new Attorney General, Letitia James, has a section outlining new protection for evictions, according to the New York State website:

How much can your landlord charge you for a security deposit? Can my landlord increase my rent? Do I have to pay for my own background check for an apartment? There are so many new laws in Western New York and the entire State of New York, especially after the pandemic has begun.

State lawmakers have extended protection from evictions for another three months. But that is a double-edged sword, because it puts landlords in a tough spot as well.

The CDC is also urging people to stay home during the Labor Day Weekend to avoid a COVID-19 spike