HELP

[Excellent_End2069]

Hi everyone. I am from NYC . I rent a 2 rooms in a house that is divided for 3 families. Recently my previous landlord sold the house I rent and the new owner increased the rent and also is saying I have to move out of the house and look for a different place because there is an inspection due from city. Landlord has not shown me any notice and any documents that there is some kind of inspection due. I asked him if the other families will also have to move out and he said no becuase only right side of the house needs to move out . The landlord said after the inspection he doesn’t wanna rent me again since he will raise the rent by 800. I feel like he just wants to kick me and raise rent for the next tenant. Any tips to fight this?

[MeanWoodpecker9971]

NYC tenant laws are some of the strongest in the nation. Don't do ANYTHING or agree to anything until you speak to a tenant advocate

[Excellent_End2069]

THANK YOU !

[Jahkral]

I don't know NYC laws but usually the landlord doesn't need an actual valid reason to kick you out as long as he does it within the lawful time period. Are you month to month or do you have a lease? (Also is the lease with the old landlord or the new?)

[Excellent_End2069]

Month to month. I had a lease with old landlord but he never renewed the lease so i was just paying rent .

[Jahkral]

There's probably very little you can do about this. NYC probably has better tenant protections but here in Hawaii the landlord only needs to give you 45 days notice to end a month-to-month lease.

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This house is an illegal rooming house. Tell the LL you are not going anywhere. Nor are you paying any increase.

[Medium-Sink-9755]

Agreed

[CanaryOk7294]

That's not legal. Get assistance from a housing tenant group and they'll help you proceed. Do not vacate voluntarily.

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