With landlords facing higher costs for taxes, property maintenance, and other rising expenses, The NYC Rent Guidelines Board approved the highest housing rent increase in almost a decade.
The board voted to raise rents on one-year leases by 3.25 percent in rent-stabilized homes, and on two-year leases by 5 percent. This affects roughly 2 million New York City residents. The increases will apply to leases that begin on or after October 1st.
Housing Support
If you are a rideshare driver at risk of eviction, or are having issues with your landlord or tenant, IDG Legal can help.
Our Landlord-Tenant Legal Support service offers free legal assistance for drivers. You will be able to meet with a lawyer who is volunteering their time pro bono. They can assist you with:
- Landlord-tenant disputes
- Small Claims Court cases
- New York City Housing Laws
- Understanding legal documents such as leases or eviction notices
- Understanding your rights or responsibilities as a tenant or landlord
To receive help for a housing issue, contact IDG Legal by submitting a Housing form. Someone from our partnering organization will reach out to schedule an appointment with a lawyer.