NYC Housing Court Glossary
Rent Stabilization
Plain EnglishLegal limits on your rent increases and eviction rights
Legal Definition
A NYC and NY State system that limits how much a landlord can raise your rent each year and gives you the right to renew your lease.
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Practical Tip
If your apartment is rent stabilized, you have powerful protections most people don't know they have. Find out if yours is covered.
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