By Michael Littman, Partner --
Published
January 4, 2023
The State of New York Division of Housing and Community Renewal (“DHCR”) has issued a new, New York City Lease Rider for Rent Stabilized Tenants (Form RA-LR1), revised December 2022.
By Michael Littman, Partner --
Published
July 12, 2022
The New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (“DHCR”) has issued a new Renewal Lease form (Form RTP-8 (7/22)) pursuant to RGB Order #53.
By Michael Littman, Partner --
Published
July 7, 2022
On June 14, 2022, Michael Littman presented a Webinar: Pet Peeves: Dealing with Tenants’ Nuisance Pets and Responding to Requests for Assistance Animals
By Arun Perinbasekar, Partner --
Published
November 5, 2021
In the past few years the DHCR has made the requirements for substantial rehabilitation more difficult. Prior to the application process Owners should be aware that in order to succeed on a claim of substantial rehabilitation they must establish a building was substantially deteriorated prior to the renovation (this is presumed if the building is 80% or more vacant); that 75% of all building wide systems must be fully replaced; that all surfaces in common areas (walls, ceilings and floors) must be replaced; and that the renovation work be full compliance with law and DOB requirements. The Owner needs to substantiate these requirements through documentary evidence and affidavits of professional engineers and architects.
The New York State Landlord Rental Assistance Program (LRAP) is now open and accepting applications. This program provides rental assistance for landlords whose tenants are unwilling to apply for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), including where the tenant has left the rental property.
