Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York

Re: tenant/landlord

Generally, a land lord must keep up their obligations ot a tenant. In such a case as where there is no running water, this may constitute what is called constructive eviction. Constructive eviction is when a necessary utility or service is not provided, and as a result technically, atleast on some level, evicts you from using a certain portion of your home.

Under law, you would be entitled to pay a smaller portion of rent, or even none at all. This would potentially be a great bargaining chip for you to be allowed to break your lease.

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