Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York

Can my rent be raised if I have a lease agreement?

I have a lease agreement with my current landlord. It is for 1 year. She is selling the property. When the new landlord assumes ownership can they raise my rent? I also have a dog. Can they make me get rid of the dog. It is written in the lease that I may have 1 dog.


Asked on 1/02/07, 9:40 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Stephen Loeb Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb

Re: Can my rent be raised if I have a lease agreement?

Unless specified elsewhere in the lease, the incoming landlord takes the property subject to the provisions of your lease. They cannot alter its terms until your lease expires.

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Answered on 1/03/07, 10:14 am
Debra Palazzo Law Offices of Debra Palazzo, LLC

Re: Can my rent be raised if I have a lease agreement?

Assuming you are not in rent control/stabilized apt. and have a written lease, the lease protects you only til the end of the lease.

Your new landlord must abide by it's terms until then.

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Answered on 1/02/07, 11:13 pm


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