New York Repair and deduct
Can a tenant fix something and deduct it from rent in New York?
No state statute authorizing tenants to repair and deduct the cost from rent was found in N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 235-b or RPAPL § 755. The statutory remedies are the warranty of habitability and rent deposit in court.
Verified Source: N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 235-b; RPAPL § 755 · last checked 2026-10-23
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