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October 1, 2009
Rent Control Apartment Leases
Hello- Does anyone know how lease renewals work for rent control apartments? I signed a lease on April 2007- April 2008. However for the past 2 years I received an annual apartment registration stating: Lease in effect April 1, 2008, Began on 12/31/07 expires on: 12/31/08 and the same thing for the year after, which states that our lease ends 12/31/2010. What does that mean? How is it that if my original leas was signed in April, that now it ends in December. I know that the rent control raises have been approved as of 2010 but is this stuff legit- or am I being screwed over?
I would appreciate any kind of input. thanks
August 7, 2009
Landlord Neglected Building
I live in a rental walk-up on Myrtle Ave. The common area of the building has been very neglected. It is always very dirty and stinky; there was a giant shower-like leak in the stairwell; the light bulbs aren't changed once they are burned out; and where there was a leak, which was "repaired" (it still drips often), there is a hole with mold-like colors, aside from nasty leak stains and random plaster chunks that fall out. The front door is also very hard to open, as it gets stuck. I have told my landlord various times about the plaster, leak, etc. But he doesn't clean the mess/residue nor fix the problem. How do I get him to fix this? Should I call someone to inspect the building? Is there somewhere I can report a neglected building? I can take more pictures and post them to show the situation. He just does not respond! Even after I told him that chunks of plaster were falling on me as I enter/exit the building. Does anyone have any idea on how I should handle this situation? I am paying good money for rent (my apartment inside is not bad), but the common area of the building is a disaster!
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I'm just concerned with the date information- my lease was signed in April- why does it expire on December? My landlord has the original copy of the lease with my name in print- and he gets my check every month with my name on it. It seems careless to send out official documents with your tenant's name misspelled. But my main concern is the fact that a lease signed in April- has been changed to saying that its been from December to December. I want to know if this is legal? or if I am not aware of a certain policy.
Posted by: diemond at October 1, 2009 12:36 PM in response to Rent Control Apartment Leases
I'm just concerned with the date information- my lease was signed in April- why does it expire on December? My landlord has the original copy of the lease with my name in print- and he gets my check every month with my name on it. It seems careless to send out official documents with your tenant's name misspelled. But my main concern is the fact that a lease signed in April- has been changed to saying that its been from December to December. I want to know if this is legal? or if I am not aware of a certain policy.
Posted by: diemond at October 1, 2009 12:35 PM in response to Rent Control Apartment Leases
You are absolutely right- it is in fact Rent Stabilized. Pardon my posting title.
Posted by: diemond at October 1, 2009 12:16 PM in response to Rent Control Apartment Leases
I would like to correct that my lease ends (according to the annual registration form) 12/31/09- not 12/31/10. And that my name was entirely misspelled in both Annual Apartment Registration forms, and has the wrong apartment number on it as well.
Posted by: diemond at October 1, 2009 11:44 AM in response to Rent Control Apartment Leases
He is in fact the landlord, as I previously mentioned. The situation is the following because he is not currently residing in NYC, so in the absence of the owner, the super is the one taking responsibility of all matters concerning the building. I am sure that if Adami were here, he would know the situation and would fix it, but in his absence things have gotten out of control
Posted by: diemond at August 9, 2009 1:58 PM in response to Landlord Neglected Building
The thing is- he is the super! And I know he has all the necessary tools and equipment he needs to make repairs because he runs True Value Hardware. The landlord is Albert Adami, but he resides in Florida, so the super is the one giving me problems, but he acts as the landlord in the absence of the actual one.
Posted by: diemond at August 7, 2009 6:20 PM in response to Landlord Neglected Building
Thanks again guys! I don't know why I hadn't posted anything sooner. I'm doing research and gaining the strength to stand up to him once more, maybe the suing scare will work ;) I know it's just a walkup, I don't have super high standards, and by no means would I want to live anywhere ritzy, but this place is a health hazard. The building is rent controlled so the rent can't possibly escalate too much- I'm under suspicion that I'm paying more than the other tenants anyways, which is maybe why they haven't voiced any complaints. My fear for reporting it to the Department of Housing is that I have to give my name- and if he finds out it was me, maybe he will be even sleazier. I wonder if anyone else has had a negative experience with this guy?
Posted by: diemond at August 7, 2009 5:46 PM in response to Landlord Neglected Building
Thanks so much for your help and replies. I know I shouldn't be putting up with this- but my finances are hurting a bit- so it's a bit hard to fund a new place, although I am still looking and maybe I'll get lucky. The thing is my apt. isn't bad at all- its just the common area that is the problem. And I really would like to do something about it cause this guy is a real douche and he's getting away with it. Thanks for the links, I hope to get informed so I can take action.
Posted by: diemond at August 7, 2009 12:31 AM in response to Landlord Neglected Building
Responses to Author's Forum Comments
okay fine, you make a point.
*rob*
Posted by: PitbullNYC at August 7, 2009 10:57 AM in response to Landlord Neglected Building
Quote from Rob: It's just as valid as yours.
Hmmm, I would disagree. The poster is asking for advice and yours is just stupid. Living in a dangerous situation is just not acceptable. Obviously this landlord is slumlord. Making much-needed repairs will not magically transform this building into a fancy-schmancy one.
Posted by: Kris at August 7, 2009 10:59 AM in response to Landlord Neglected Building
Sorry, our posts crossed.
Posted by: Kris at August 7, 2009 11:01 AM in response to Landlord Neglected Building
"The thing is my apt. isn't bad at all- its just the common area that is the problem."
Diemond, it's just a matter of time before your apartment, nice as it is, is affected by this neglect. You should really tackle this issue right away.
Posted by: GHB at August 7, 2009 2:04 PM in response to Landlord Neglected Building
Years ago I lived on the LES and the bulbs were always burning out in the hallway of my 5th fl walk up. What finally solved it was when I called the landlord for the millionth time requesting that a bulb be replaced and said that I was worried someone visiting the building might hurt themselves and then sue the landlord.
A flourescent light was installed the next day.
Posted by: kramer at August 7, 2009 2:34 PM in response to Landlord Neglected Building
Thanks again guys! I don't know why I hadn't posted anything sooner. I'm doing research and gaining the strength to stand up to him once more, maybe the suing scare will work ;) I know it's just a walkup, I don't have super high standards, and by no means would I want to live anywhere ritzy, but this place is a health hazard. The building is rent controlled so the rent can't possibly escalate too much- I'm under suspicion that I'm paying more than the other tenants anyways, which is maybe why they haven't voiced any complaints. My fear for reporting it to the Department of Housing is that I have to give my name- and if he finds out it was me, maybe he will be even sleazier. I wonder if anyone else has had a negative experience with this guy?
Posted by: diemond at August 7, 2009 5:46 PM in response to Landlord Neglected Building
If it weren't for the NY rent laws, your landlord would make enough to hire a super and make the necessary repairs.
I suggest you petition the state and write your local rep suggest the rent laws be abolished. . .
Posted by: IronBalls at August 7, 2009 6:15 PM in response to Landlord Neglected Building
The thing is- he is the super! And I know he has all the necessary tools and equipment he needs to make repairs because he runs True Value Hardware. The landlord is Albert Adami, but he resides in Florida, so the super is the one giving me problems, but he acts as the landlord in the absence of the actual one.
Posted by: diemond at August 7, 2009 6:20 PM in response to Landlord Neglected Building
The City-Wide Task Force on Housing Court has an information table at Brooklyn Housing Court, where you can speak with someone in person. 141 Livingston Street, Room 202, M-F 9am to 12 noon. Or you can call them at 212-962-4795 or the Metropolitan Council on Housing at 212-979-0611. See also: http://www.cwtfhc.org/faq
Posted by: vinca at August 7, 2009 7:08 PM in response to Landlord Neglected Building
"because he runs True Value Hardware."
"The landlord is Albert Adami."
Mind posting your info- since you effortlessly seem to spew that of others.
Posted by: Brooklynchimp at August 8, 2009 6:04 PM in response to Landlord Neglected Building
But what should I do? I overheard that they are going to raise our rent price in the "new leases, starting Jan 1, 1010" I read that by law, the rent can go up after a new lease- so technically our lease is up April 2010 then- and they can't raise it until then?
Posted by: diemond at October 1, 2009 1:09 PM in response to Rent Control Apartment Leases