Get Ny Ra-89.1 2019-2026

The NY RA-89.1 form, also known as the Tenant's Complaint of Rent and/or Other Specific Overcharges in a Rent Stabilized Apartment, is an essential document for tenants seeking to address rent overcharges. This guide will walk you through each section of the form to help you complete it accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to complete the form successfully.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it for editing.
2. Begin by filling out your personal information in Section 1, including your last name, first name, and middle initial. Ensure that you provide your current mailing address, including the street number, city, state, and zip code in Section 2.
3. In Section 4, if applicable, enter the subject building address and apartment number if it differs from your current address.
4. Provide your telephone numbers in Section 5, including home and daytime contact numbers.
5. In Section 6, identify your tenant status by selecting options such as prime tenant, sub-tenant, hotel/SRO tenant, or roommate. If relevant, indicate if you receive SCRIE or DRIE, or participate in the Section 8 Program.
6. In Section 8, specify the date you moved into the apartment. Indicate whether you had a written lease, and provide details about the lease term and initial rent.
7. State your current rent in Section 9 and clarify in Section 10 whether electricity is included in your rent.
8. If applicable, complete Section 11 with the mailing address of the owner or agent.
9. In Section 13, indicate the specific reasons for your rent overcharge from the listed options, specifying any details in the provided section.
10. Use Sections 14 and 15 to describe any additional information regarding rental events and security deposits that may be related to your claims.
11. List your rental history in Section 17, detailing leases from the last six years.
12. Document your rental payments over the past six years in Section 18, and ensure you attach any proof of payments.
13. Review the evidence list in Section 19 and check off any documents you are including to substantiate your complaint.
14. Complete the tenant's affirmation at the end of the form, stating that the information provided is accurate.
15. Finally, ensure all sections are completed and attach necessary documentation. Save your changes, download, or print the completed form for submission.

Complete your NY RA-89.1 form online today to address your rent overcharge claims.