NY Real Estate Exam NY Landlord-Tenant Law & Property Management 2

Question 1

What is the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019?

Accepted Answer

A landmark NY law strengthening rent regulation, limiting security deposits, and expanding tenant protections statewide

Answer

This comprehensive law made rent stabilization permanent, eliminated vacancy decontrol and bonus, limited security deposits to one month, required longer notice periods, and expanded protections to all NY tenants.

Question 2

What are the grounds for eviction in a rent-stabilized apartment?

Accepted Answer

Non-payment of rent, lease violations, owner occupancy (limited), and building demolition (with approval)

Answer

Rent-stabilized tenants can only be evicted for specific just causes: non-payment, lease violations, owner use (primary residence, limited to one unit), or approved demolition. Market-rate increases are not grounds for eviction.

Question 3

What is the role of NYC Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)?

Accepted Answer

To enforce the housing maintenance code, handle tenant complaints about housing conditions, and promote affordable housing development

Answer

HPD enforces the Housing Maintenance Code through inspections and violation issuance, handles complaints about heat, hot water, mold, and other conditions, and administers affordable housing development programs.

Question 4

What are a landlord's obligations regarding heat in New York City?

Accepted Answer

Heat season runs October 1 - May 31: minimum 68°F when outside temperature is below 55°F during day, minimum 62°F at night

Answer

NYC Housing Maintenance Code requires landlords to provide heat during 'heat season' (Oct 1 - May 31): 68°F minimum from 6AM-10PM when outside temp is below 55°F, and 62°F minimum from 10PM-6AM.

Question 5

What is a lead paint disclosure requirement in NY?

Accepted Answer

Landlords must disclose known lead paint hazards, provide EPA pamphlet 'Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home,' and maintain records

Answer

Federal law (and NY regulations) require landlords of pre-1978 housing to disclose known lead-based paint hazards, provide the EPA lead hazard pamphlet, and include lead paint disclosure language in leases.

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NY Real Estate Exam NY Landlord-Tenant Law & Property Management 2