'Don't mess with the wrong tenants': Landlord refuses to do mandated apartment repairs, tenants get city inspectors involved

Landlords really seem to think that they can get away with anything these days. Regardless of whether or not they like it, they do have some basic responsibilities, in addition to collecting checks every month and raising the rent at the end of their tenants' leases. 

I wish I could say that what happened to this tenant was a unique experience, but I myself have to had to deal with a management company that refused to acknowledge glaring issues. It only took a couple of days after moving into my first New York City apartment for me to realize that there was a serious roach infestation. After numerous attempts to have the problem fixed, nothing was ever fully resolved. Matters were made worse when the ceiling began to break apart every time it rained. Once again, my management company and landlord refused to make meaningful changes, leaving me with no option but to get the city involved. Thankfully for them, I ended up moving out shortly thereafter and chose to let it go, but I regret not having the follow-through that this tenant had.

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