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Eileen O'Toole Esq.

Eileen O'Toole Esq.

Principal of The Law Office of Eileen O'Toole

Eileen O'Toole, Esq. is the principal of The Law Office of Eileen O’Toole. She is the author of the New York Rent Regulation Checklist, published by the Habitat Group. She also writes the Habitat Group's monthly case digest, New York Landlord v. Tenant, and edits the annual NYC Apartment Management Checklist. In her practice, Eileen counsels owners and prospective purchasers of residential properties on rent regulatory issues, and appears in court actions and administrative proceedings to litigate disputes over leasing, rent overcharge, exemptions from rent stabilization, and other housing issues.

eotoole@otoolelawnyc.com

ARTICLES

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Charging Extra Fees for Items or Services—What’s OK, What’s Not

Recent laws not only restrict certain fees, but also require you to disclose all fees up front.
Dec 31, 2025
Eileen O'Toole Esq.

Recent laws not only restrict certain fees, but also require you to disclose all fees up front.


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Management Basics

Provide Annual Stove Knob Cover Notices by Jan. 16

And retain related records or risk facing a Class B hazardous violation.
Dec 30, 2025
Eileen O'Toole Esq.

And retain related records or risk facing a Class B hazardous violation.


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Management Basics

File Annual Drinking Water Storage Tank Inspection Results with DOHMH by Jan. 15

Or risk a violation.
Dec 29, 2025
Eileen O'Toole Esq.

Or risk a violation.


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Use 11-Point Checklist to Evaluate Occupant’s Succession Claim

When a rent-stabilized tenant moves out or dies, be prepared for a “family member” to claim pass-on rights.
Nov 25, 2025
Eileen O'Toole Esq.

When a rent-stabilized tenant moves out or dies, be prepared for a “family member” to claim pass-on rights.


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Management Basics

Perform Indoor Allergen Hazard Inspections by Dec. 31

Tenant complaints to HPD about allergens are on the rise.
Nov 24, 2025
Eileen O'Toole Esq.

Tenant complaints to HPD about allergens are on the rise.


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Management Basics

Complete Annual Bedbug Reporting Requirement by Dec. 31

Electronic filing is required even when there’s no reported bedbug activity in a unit.
Nov 23, 2025
Eileen O'Toole Esq.

Electronic filing is required even when there’s no reported bedbug activity in a unit.


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In the News

New City Window Guard Rules Take Effect Jan. 1, 2026

Nov 22, 2025
Eileen O'Toole Esq.

The NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene has now finalized the new rules, still scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1, 2026, with a few changes.


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In the News

New Law Limits Collection of Bounced Rent Check Fee to Actual Costs

Nov 21, 2025
Eileen O'Toole Esq.

Effective Oct. 16, 2025, a new provision of New York’s Real Property Law (RPL) prohibits residential landlords from charging tenants a fee for a dishonored rent check in excess of the actual costs or fees incurred by the landlord as a result of the check being dishonored for insufficient funds. 


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Can You Turn Extra Space into an 'Ancillary Dwelling Unit'?

Under the ADU program, owners of one- and two-family buildings can turn extra space into rental units.
Nov 9, 2025
Eileen O'Toole Esq.

Under the ADU program, owners of one- and two-family buildings can turn extra space into rental units.


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Take 4 Steps When Tenant Withholds Rent

Certain conditions may entitle the tenant to a rent abatement.
Oct 30, 2025
Eileen O'Toole Esq.

Certain conditions may entitle the tenant to a rent abatement.


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