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Landlord-Tenant LawNew York, USA

Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Summary

Revolutionized rent laws in New York by making rent stabilization permanent and severely limiting the ability of landlords to increase rent on vacant units.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Rent stabilization protections no longer expire.
  • 02.
    Landlords can no longer hike rent by 20% simply because a tenant moves out (vacancy bonus).
  • 03.
    Limits on how much rent can be raised for major capital improvements (MCI).

Penalties

  • 01.
    Treble damages (triple the overcharge) for willful rent overcharges.
  • 02.
    Mandatory legal fees awarded to tenants in successful overcharge cases.
  • 03.
    Civil penalties for harassment of tenants.

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