The building where I live is rent stabilized. My landlord told the tenant of the apartment above me that he wasn't renewing his lease because he wanted to move his grandson in. After the tenant moved out, a random person who wasn't related to the landlord moved into the apartment. Obviously, this is illegal.
I've lived in my building for eight years and am currently on a two-year lease that expires in 2017. My landlord has dropped hints that he's going to try to do the same thing to me. What's the best course of action? I know that the only way for landlords to get rid of rent stabilized tenants is to move an immediate relative in, but it's also illegal to use that as a phony excuse.
I have some time to worry about this, but want to be prepared. Thanks for any responses.