Consumer World Blog by MrConsumer

In New York City, some apartments are rent-controlled or rent-stabilized, meaning rents and rent increases are limited. One way around the law is to say that you, the landlord, want to occupy the apartment yourself. That's exactly what a NY landlord wanted recently, when he sent notices of lease non-renewal to his tenants in 15 apartments in one building. He said he wanted to occupy all 60 rooms himself (along with his wife and child). The matter is in court. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.