Hi all! Thanks in advance for helping me sort out a situation, there is so much knowledge in this group
I have been living with my boyfriend (partner, but unmarried) in a rent-stabilized apartment for the last three years. He's held the lease for 20+ years in a v old building so the rent is great and we want to stay here for the long haul.
His lease is due to renew at the end of the year and I'd like to get on the lease officially for a few reasons, stability of course but also because he is currently having visa issues and is stuck abroad due to the covid restrictions (he isn't a citizen). I'm scared that I could be kicked out of the apartment if he isn't technically in the country, so we are also a little nervous to even email the landlord about this request while he is gone.
Anyone have advice on the best way to go about this?