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New York City Rent Stabilization Law of 1969

Summary

Restricts rent increases in specific older buildings and provides tenants with the right to lease renewals.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to a one or two-year lease renewal at the tenant's choice.
  • 02.
    Protection against excessive rent increases as determined by the Rent Guidelines Board.
  • 03.
    Right to receive essential services like heat and hot water.

Penalties

  • 01.
    Treble damages (triple the overcharge amount) for willful rent overcharges.
  • 02.
    Requirement to roll back rent to the legal regulated amount.

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