NYC tenant's rights law firm

If you need help defending against an eviction, residential or commercial, call the experienced eviction attorneys at The Law Of Walter Jennings. Our attorneys are passionate about providing the highest caliber legal representation possible. Do not wait for a court date. Give us a call when you get that first notice.

Leases are complex but keep renters safe. It is important that you understand your rights before entering into lease agreements. Talk to us about how we can help you with a lease review, preparation, modification or negotiation, setting your terms and your rent payment in the beginning is critical.

Sometimes there are conditions where a tenant is unaware that they are being overcharged. Let us review your lease and the rent history associated with your home. We have gotten hundreds of thousands of dollars back for our clients who have been overcharged.

A holdover case is brought to evict a tenant or occupant in the apartment for reasons other than nonpayment of rent. A holdover case is much more complicated than a nonpayment case and can have many variations. Give us a call, it's free, so we can give you advice on how best to proceed.

When a tenant of record dies or permanently leaves a rent regulated apartment in New York, a “family member” who lives with the tenant may have the right to succession. This grants a “family member” the right to a rent stabilized lease in their name or the right to continuous occupancy of a rent controlled apartment. It can be a fight, we can help.

Our lawyers represent clients at all administrative agency proceedings: New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) New York City Loft Board (NYCLB) United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).