Property Management

A New York City tenant who lives in a rent-stabilized apartment has a right to:

ASublease the apartment to any third party without any restriction
BA renewal lease at the RGB-approved increase✓ Correct
CConvert the apartment to a cooperative with board approval
DReceive a 50% reduction in rent during any period of required repairs

Explanation

Under New York rent stabilization law, a tenant in a rent-stabilized apartment is entitled to a renewal lease at the RGB-approved increase. The landlord cannot refuse to renew without good cause (grounds established by law such as non-payment or nuisance).

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