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New York Real Property Law § 235-b: Warranty of Habitability
Summary
Every residential lease in New York contains an implied promise that the premises are fit for human habitation and safe.
Rights & Rules
- 01.You have the right to a home that is safe and clean.
- 02.You can withhold rent or sue for a rent reduction if essential services like heat or water are not provided.
- 03.This right cannot be waived or signed away in a lease agreement.
Penalties
- 01.Court-ordered rent abatements (reductions) for the period the violation existed.
- 02.Injunctions forcing the landlord to make necessary repairs.
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