Daily Archives: March 30, 2010

New York Landlords Can't Retaliate

New York tenants can use retaliation as a defense to a landlord’s eviction suit.  The landlord is presumed to have retaliated against the tenant if the retaliation takes place within six months after: The tenant complained to the government (e.g. health department or building inspectors); The tenant sued the landlord to enforce the rights under […]