Did you know New York State landlords are legally required to provide heat and hot water? So when Heraldo came to our agency with proof that his landlord had not provided either for several winters, HVJC’s attorneys and paralegals went to work in helping our client.
Heraldo lived in an apartment for over a decade with his adult children and relied on his Section 8 voucher in order to maintain stable housing. The conditions of the apartment continued to worsen throughout the years until the landlord had neglected to provide hot water and heat. Along with this, a mold issue arose and the family dealt with a severe rodent infestation.
After coming to HVJC, we filed an Article 7-D affirmative repairs action to hold the landlord accountable and address the hazardous conditions. Eventually, HVJC was able to secure a significant financial outcome: the landlord was required to pay over $10,000 toward a Con Edison bill that had accumulated after the landlord had failed to provide heat for three consecutive winters, relieving Heraldo and his family of this financial burden, as it was a direct result of the landlord’s neglect.
Eventually, our world was able to negotiate an agreement for Heraldo and his family to move out of the apartment safely, without being penalized for the landlord’s failure to provide essential services.
This is the kind of outcome that HVJC always strives to reach and if you are in a situation similar to Heraldo, you can call our intake line at 914-308-3490 x4.
