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.
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