We as renters have rights too!  You should know them,  here is a link to the NYS Renters Rights: http://www.ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/pdfs/publications/Tenants_Rights.pdf If you live in NYC you have some caveats: http://www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/renters/tenants-rights.page DONT GET STEPPED ON. YOU DONT HAVE TO TAKE IT LYING DOWN. If you have questions feel free to email screwvinniesatriano@outlook.com