Warranty of Habitability

Living with Rats, Mold, or No Heat? Force Your Slumlord to Fix It. 💪

New York City landlords expect your rent check to clear on the 1st of the month, every single month. But when your heater breaks in January, or black mold takes over your bathroom, suddenly they stop answering the phone. They expect you to just live with it.

You don’t have to.

Under New York law § 235-b, every single tenant has an absolute right to a safe, livable apartment. This standard applies regardless of what your lease states and cannot be waived. If you are dealing with pest infestations, no hot water, severe leaks, or hazardous conditions, your landlord is breaking the law.

Don't just leave angry voicemails. Hit them where it hurts. We can help you file an HP Action in Housing Court to legally force your landlord to make repairs immediately, and we will aggressively fight to get you a rent abatement (a retroactive discount) for the months you were forced to live in squalor.