New year, new laws, especially here in New York State. There is going to be a law that is passed that says that landlords cannot charge tenants for this in 2025.
Are you going to start getting charged more money to live in you apartment? You could be. There are things called Individual Apartment Increases in New York State that could increase your rent.
The house has been sold after a lot of paint was used to cover up all of these horrible things. The tenants 'kicked and screamed' on the way out and it wasn't pretty. In the end it was over $16,000 of owed rent.
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.