Tenant Lease Rights Nyc

Summary

Landlords in NYC are legally required to provide a written lease for tenancies exceeding one month, including private properties. If a landlord refuses, tenants should document their requests in writing, seek legal assistance, and may file a complaint with the NYC Public Advocates Office or the New York State Attorney Generals office. Tenants are not responsible for common area electricity costs. If unfairly charged, they should contact the NYC Department of Buildings and consult a tenant rights attorney. Tenants should not switch off common area lighting without legal advice. For conversation history, check the apps chat settings or account settings.

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Do i have the right to request the landlord to provide a lease, contract or agreements or renting for any situations such as private property in nyc?
Yes, regardless of the type of property, landlords in NYC are legally obliged to provide tenants with a lease or rental agreement if the tenancy is for more than a month. This applies to private properties too.
What if the landlord refused to provide any rental agreements or a lease for his private properties, what i can do for that?
If your landlord refuses to provide a lease in NYC:
- Document your requests for a lease in writing.
- Seek legal assistance.
- You can file a complaint with the NYC Public Advocate's Office.
- Consider contacting the New York State Attorney General's office.
Does the landlord has right to refused provide a lease or any rental agreements?
No, landlords in NYC do not have the right to refuse to provide a lease or rental agreement if the tenancy is for more than a month. This is a legal requirement and any refusal could potentially be seen as a violation of the law.
What are the steps for requesting a lease or rental agreements from the landlord?
The steps for requesting a lease or rental agreement in NYC are:
- Request in writing for a lease.
- Keep a copy of all communication.
- Contact NYC Public Advocate's Office if refused.
- Consult with a legal assistance center or attorney.
Does the landlord has the right to connect electricity wire from common area hallway lighting utilities to tenant's apartment meter?
No, landlords in NYC cannot make tenants responsible for the electricity costs of common areas. If you suspect this is happening, you can:
- Document the situation.
- Contact NYC's Department of Buildings.
- Consult with a tenant rights' attorney.
If the landlord has connected electricity wire from common area hallway lighting utilities to tenant's apartment meter, is that counts as under tenant's control of the electricity bills? Does the tenant has right not to provide the lighting utilities in common area?
In NYC, tenants are not responsible for electricity in common areas. If your landlord has connected the common area to your meter:
- This is a violation.
- Contact the NYC's Department of Buildings.
- You have the right not to pay for common area electricity.
Does the tenant has right to switch off the main power for that common area lighting if the main power is inside of tenant's apartment?
In NYC, the landlord is responsible for providing lighting in common areas. If the main power switch is in your apartment and you're being unfairly charged, you should:
- Contact the NYC Department of Buildings.
- Consult a tenant rights' attorney.
- Do not switch off the power without legal advice.
How to contact the NYC department of building?
You can contact the NYC Department of Buildings through:

NYC Department of Buildings


Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.nyc.gov/dob
What if the landlord refused to respond for costs of common area hallway lighting?
If your landlord in NYC refuses to address the issue of common area lighting costs:
- Document the issue in writing.
- Reach out to the NYC Department of Buildings.
- Consider seeking legal advice from a tenant rights' attorney.
If the common area hallway have two lights, if one light on is able to see in the dark, can the tenant leaves one on and the another one off?
In NYC, landlords are responsible for providing sufficient lighting in common areas. If you're being charged for this, it's not your responsibility to manage the lighting. For any changes or concerns, contact your landlord or seek legal advice.
If the landlord forced me to pay the costs of the common area lighting, and the main power switch is inside the apartment. do i have right not to provide lighting and keep it switch off?
In NYC, landlords are responsible for common area lighting. You should not be charged for this. If unfairly charged:
- Contact the NYC Department of Buildings.
- Consult a tenant rights' attorney.
- Do not switch off the power without legal advice.
If the common area hallway have two lights, if one light on is able to see in the dark, if it's can leaves one on and the another one off?
In NYC, managing the lighting in common areas is the landlord's responsibility. If one light is enough to illuminate the area, that's a decision for the landlord. If you're being unfairly charged for this, contact the NYC Department of Buildings or a tenant rights' attorney.
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