Hello,
I submitted a rent overcharge complaint over 3 years ago.
The landlord keeps increasing my rent like crazy for the past 2 years, trying to force me out of the apartment.
Right now my rent is 25% higher than when I moved in.
Question is... Do I keep paying higher rent and sign the lease renewal. Or do I stop paying rent altogether forcing the landlord to take me to court and this way I may be able to expedite the process with DHCR. My case is still in "Initial Processing" stage.
Any advice would be highly appreciated, please help.