If you own real estate in New York or are looking into becoming a landlord, it’s a good idea to understand the housing codes and the possible violations that could occur. New York has plenty of regulations, but there are some code violations that come up regularly...
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Illegal Lockouts
Landlords will sometimes ask if they can simply change the locks on their deadbeat tenants. I have to very quickly advise the landlord not to do that, or else. Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law § 711 states that "[a] tenant ... shall not be removed from...