Rental Property Investor · Brooklyn, NY · Member since 2013 · 272 posts · 165 votes
Folks - I have a question for y'all if you would be kind enough to help out:
I may possibly be looking at my 1st ever HPD violation warning . The issue is I didn't even know or think that my building was subject to HPD rules since I have no Rent Regulated tenants to my knowledge.
1.) Can any tenant, no matter how crazed or unjustified, simply file a violation with HPD when they think they have a minor grievance and are not willing to properly communicate with their PM to resolve it (even if they are not living in a rent-regulated apt?)
2.) If it turns out that I indeed end up receiving a violation notice, Does anyone know what the process is to deal with & resolve it?
3.) Can anyone recommend a qualified New York City Rent Regulations specializing attorney I can call to discuss this with? (Please sidebar this info to me)
I usually pride myself on providing tenants with an exceptionally high-degree of service and respect so this development is most disturbing. Any assistance or information you can offer would be Much appreciated.
Investor · Vancouver, WA · Member since 2013 · 3k+ posts · 4k+ votes
11y
Were you contacted by HPD? Or did a tenant threaten to turn you in? What is the issue that is subject to a violation warning? Is it legit? Is it correctable?
The best advice I can give is to always know the landlord-tenant laws and ordinances for your jurisdiction better than your tenants do. Maintain adequate insurance and proceed with due diligence. Make a good faith effort to cooperate and work with authorities. Use the services of a competent attorney when necessary.
Rental Property Investor · Brooklyn, NY · Member since 2013 · 272 posts · 165 votes
11y
Thanks Marcia - I think this is turning into a non-issue - I've contacted the Tenant and re-fortified our relationship. Nonetheless, I will be speaking with an expeditor, specialist and Zoning & HPD attorney this week to get the complete picture.