Harassment - Definition of harassment by an owner, penalties. Sublets, Assignments and Illusory Tenancies - Procedures for subletting a rent stabilized apartment, conditions under which an owner can refuse to let a tenant sublet, rents which can be charged for sublet apartments, and assignment of leases. Guide to Rent Increases for Rent Stabilized Apartments in New York City - Types of rent increases landlords can charge, including increases for lease renewal, major capital improvements, and individual apartment improvements. Increases allowed by the Rent Guidelines Board over the past several years. Security Deposit - Amount which can be charged as a security deposit in rent regulated apartments, interest on security deposits, security deposit and last month's rent.
Fact sheet describes procedures for doing so and penalties for misuse.
Rent Increases for Major Capital Improvements - Definition of a Major Capital Improvement and the procedures owners must follow in getting approval for MCIs. Rent Increases for New Services, New Equipment or Improvements to an Apartment - A building owner may raise the rent in an individual apartment based on increased services, new equipment, or improvements. This increase is in addition to the regular annual Rent Guidelines Board increases for rent stabilized apartments, and Maximum Base Rent increases for rent controlled apartments. Rules used by DHCR on whether you can take over an apartment lease. Due to Decreased Services - Owners of rent stabilized buildings must maintain building services.