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New York Tenant Housing Inspection

My landlord and I got into a fight about another matter and he started yelling at me about money, I complained about lack of repairs. I recieved a 30 day notice to vacate. I called the housing authority and they said he was retailiating against me and he is violating my rights. I was advised to call the housing inspector in regards to the lack of repairs.

I did and the house failed. Faulty windows, leaks, stairways without rails, blocked exits. He is not allowed to re-rent the apartment until all repairs have been made. (He was given 60 days) I was adviced to contact neighborhood legal services yet I am working when they take the first X amount of calls.

What do I do now? Pay my last months rent before I leave? File at small claims for inhabitable living conditions?

Not really sure what to do, please help...


Asked on 5/19/09, 5:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Steven Czik CZIK LAW PLLC

Re: New York Tenant Housing Inspection

We have substantial experience handling these types of cases, however, we would need some more information before making a complete and proper determination. You are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.

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Answered on 5/28/09, 5:44 pm


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