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poralexc t1_iqpdfpq wrote

A good example of how NYC has tenant protections on paper but not in real life.

In Chicago, you can withhold rent when violations get that severe. Period.

In NYC, you’ll need a full on lawyer for that (after you’re finished freezing in your deteriorating apartment for the 9 months while your case is stuck in housing court).

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LionelMessiTaxEvader t1_iqrkbmo wrote

Thinking of moving to Chicago. Adding this to my list of reasons to do so haha. Thanks!

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mrheh t1_iqs65us wrote

It's a great city, best of luck!

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zedsalive t1_ir18jh1 wrote

Not to mention you’ll get black listed so good luck ever renting again in NYC.

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