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WE ARE ORGANIZING TENANTS TO ASSIST WITH IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE EVENTS. WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT TENANTS RIGHTS THAT HAVE BEEN OR ARE BEING VIOLATED BY THE LANDLORD. WE WANT TO HOLD THE LANDLORD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE UPKEEP AND SAFETY
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Due to changes to New York State rent laws recently lawmakers in Albany passed by laws for tenants in New York City to have a strong set of rights that will protect them in interactions with landlords or managing agents.
10 NYC tenants’ rights your landlord doesn’t want you to know
So what do you think about having a front door keys replaced with a key fobs?
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Every time you use a key fob, smartphone or keycard to enter your building it generates data that your landlord retains. That data could be used or misused in ways that hurt tenants, include to make the case for an eviction. While electronic entry systems for “smart access” system have the ability to make buildings safer and more convenient it also has the ability to paint a picture of when a tenant is home, who the tenant shares access with and how often. With that information your landlord could know that you’re not or not.
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