I think I am being overcharged rent and have been for the past year.
We hate our LL (lives in building) and want to move out of the neighborhood but if I am being overcharged I want that $ back and want damages.
I have requested an apt history from the DHCR (I just found the building on the Stabilized list, did not know it was stabilized before, and he never ever gave us notice or a rent stabilization rider). I told a guy at the DHCR my current rent and he said it looked like I was being overcharged.
When I find out the overcharge, should I file a complaint with the DHCR or get a lawyer? Seems like from everything I've read that the DHCR are anti-tenant and a load of red tape.
Any suggestions would be appreciated!
LANDLORDS SUCK!
-POINTER