Index
New York Warranty of Habitability
Summary
Every residential lease contains an implied promise that the premises are fit for human habitation and safe.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Tenants have a right to essential services like heat, hot water, and a home free of vermin.
- 02.You can seek a rent reduction if the landlord fails to keep the apartment in livable condition.
- 03.This right cannot be waived or given up in any rental agreement.
Penalties
- 01.Rent abatement (reduction in rent) for the period the apartment was unlivable.
- 02.Court orders forcing the landlord to make immediate repairs.
- 03.Potential termination of the lease by the tenant without penalty.
Verified Citations
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