Bylaws And Regulations For Landlords In Bronx
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Property Owner Responsibilities Ensuring that common areas and individual apartment units are safe and well maintained, in compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) and Multiple Dwelling Law (MDL). Providing and maintain security measures and standards related health and safety.
Refrigerator and stove You'd be hard-pressed to find an apartment without a refrigerator or stove, however, a landlord is not legally required to provide either of these appliances. In some apartments, the refrigerator is very small, or the stove might just be a cooktop or two-burner as opposed to a full-size oven.
In New York City, landlords are required to provide residential heating from October to May, what's known as “heat season.” But there's no similar mandate for keeping homes cool during the sweltering summer months—though a bill in the City Council could change that.
If your landlord deliberately breaks this law, you may be entitled to up to twice the amount of the security deposit. no limit on how much your landlord can increase your rent. However, your landlord must give you advanced written notice before they can raise your rent 5% or more.
Here's what you need to know for most tenants who don't have a lease: You must give a 30-Day Notice The tenant must either a). Owe rent or b). Have been given a month's notice to move out.
In addition, the new rent laws strengthened protections for New Yorkers living in rent regulated apartments. These laws are enforced by the State's Division of Homes and Community Renewal (DHCR).
What are the responsibilities of my landlord? Owners must ensure that buildings are safe, clean and well maintained, in both common areas and in individual apartments. Among other responsibilities, owners must provide and maintain security measures, heat, hot and cold water, and good lighting.
For month-to-month tenants, a landlord must provide at least 30 days' notice if the tenant has lived in the property for less than a year, 60 days if they have lived there for one to two years, and 90 days if they have lived there for more than two years.
Under NYS law (RPAPL § 768), an illegal eviction is defined as an attempt by a landlord to remove a tenant without going to court. This is a misdemeanor crime in New York State, and landlords who attempt to unlawfully evict a tenant may face arrest and prosecution.
