| Author: | Ngozi E. Bolin, Esq. |
| Publisher: | Pantraxxa LLC |
| Length: | 396 pages |
| Formats: | Paperback, Kindle |
| ISBN: | 979-8950322037 |
Tenant Power: New York
About this book
Tenant Power: New York is a plain-English guide for New York renters by attorney Ngozi E. Bolin. It explains rent stabilization, lease renewals, security deposits, eviction notices, housing court, repairs and harassment, and what changed under the 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act, so renters can protect their housing and their money before small problems become expensive ones.
A Renter’s Plain-English Guide
New York tenant law gives renters strong protections, but they only help tenants who know how to use them. Many renters accept rent increases they could have challenged, pay fees the law does not allow, or move out when they did not have to, simply because no one explained the rules.
Tenant Power: New York is written for renters, not lawyers. It explains how New York housing law actually works, where landlords commonly cut corners, and what tenants can do about it.
What the book covers
- How to tell whether your apartment is rent-stabilized, and what your legal rent should be
- Lease renewals and non-renewals
- Security deposits, deposit deadlines after the 2019 reforms, and illegal fees
- What changed under the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA)
- Why many eviction notices are defective, and what to expect in housing court
- Repairs, habitability and landlord harassment
- Roommates, sublets and succession rights
- Buyouts, retaliation and rent overcharge claims
- How to read a lease like a tenant advocate, and when to negotiate, push back or get legal help
Who it is for
- Renters signing their first New York City lease
- Tenants who received a rent increase or fee that does not look right
- Tenants facing an eviction notice or preparing for housing court
- Anyone who wants to understand their rights before something goes wrong
Related books
- The California Tenant’s Defense Guide: A Renter’s Plain-English Guide
- New York Landlord Law: A Practical Survival Guide
- All 13 Law Made Simple books
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Tenant Power: New York cover?
It covers rent stabilization and legal rent, lease renewals, security deposits and illegal fees, eviction notices and housing court, repairs and habitability, landlord harassment, roommates, sublets and succession rights, buyouts, retaliation and overcharge claims, and the changes made by the 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act.
Who is Tenant Power: New York written for?
It is written for New York renters rather than lawyers, including first-time New York City tenants, tenants who received a questionable rent increase, and tenants preparing for housing court.
Does the book explain how to tell whether an apartment is rent-stabilized?
Yes. It explains how to determine whether your apartment is rent-stabilized and what landlords can and cannot legally charge.
Where can I buy Tenant Power: New York?
It is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions.
Is the book a substitute for legal advice?
No. The book explains the law in general terms. For advice about your own situation, you can book a flat-fee consultation with Ms. Bolin.
About the author
Ngozi E. Bolin, Esq. has been admitted to practice in New York since 1991 and California since 2013, with three decades of experience in litigation and jury and bench trials. She is the author of the Law Made Simple series of plain-English legal guides.
Need advice on your own situation? Book a flat-fee consultation with Ms. Bolin.
The book and this page are general information, not legal advice for your specific situation.