Tagged Content:Rent Stabilization

Landlords at age-restricted senior housing facilities are permitted to increase the rent no more than the lesser of the Consumer...

The PRSA creates a category of “regulated rental units” that are subject to the cap. Units that are included in one of the...

The PRSA applies to units under a month-to-month rental agreement, including agreements that become month-to-month agreements...

The PRSA does not apply to any unit within or a part of a building cooperative.

Landlords at all other regulated units can increase your annual rent in an amount equal to the lesser of either the Consumer...

A unit is only exempt for as long as the conditions that place it inside of the exemption still apply. If at any point the...

It depends. The definition of “utilities included” should be defined in your lease agreement. Some leases may include the cost...

As long as the unit is owned by one or more individuals domiciled in the County, condominium units are exempt from the PRSA.

If you believe that you are overcharged, you should first contact your landlord to discuss the increase in your rent. If it is...

For the purposes of the PRSA, the “completion date” is the date that the initial certificate of occupancy for the property was...

It depends on whether the room meets the definition of a dwelling unit pursuant to Section 13-138(a)(8) of the County Code. If a...

The law was enacted on June 18, 2024, and is effective on September 15, 2024. The law establishes permanent rent stabilization...

Yes, residents of school dormitories are exempt from the PRSA.

No, the cap applies to tenants who are both currently residing in their units who are renewing their leases during the effective...

Yes, a building landlord and/or owner must always have a copy of the certificate of occupancy for each building and/or residence...

A unit subject to a regulatory agreement (including a recorded covenant) with a governmental agency or an agreement with a third...

The legislation gives DPIE enforcement authority to enforce the PRSA, which includes the authority to impose fines for...

The following are exempt from the PRSA:

• A unit whose construction was completed on or after January 1, 2000
• A unit in a licensed...

The legislation applies County wide, including within the municipalities. Check with your municipality to determine whether they...

Yes. Rents in market rate units that are occupied by a tenant with a housing voucher are subject to the rental assistance...