December 04, 2025

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New York Apartment Law Insider

December 2025

Volume: 46

Edition: 8

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Feature

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.