Legal Scope

About Legal Scope

NYC Tenant Rights & Housing Law Guide

Don't guess your rights as a New Yorker. Legal Scope is the definitive pocket resource for NYC housing law, designed to protect tenants from illegal landlord practices. Level the playing field in the New York City rental market. Whether you're navigating rent stabilization, fighting for a security deposit refund, or dealing with apartment repairs and maintenance, Legal Scope provides the exact NYC building codes and tenant protections you need to defend your home.

🔑 KEY FEATURES:
📖 Extensive Legal Library: Instantly access over 180+ decoded NYC housing laws. We’ve translated dense legal jargon into plain English so you know exactly where you stand.
📝 Private Case Notes: Don't just read the law—use it. Our built-in Case Notes feature allows you to document landlord violations, track dates, and write down questions directly underneath the specific laws that apply to your situation.
📌 Save Your Favorites: Build your own custom legal survival guide by pinning the rules and regulations that matter most to your specific lease and living situation.
🔍 Instant Search: Find exactly what you need in seconds. Stop digging through massive PDF files and government websites.

🏠 TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:
• Security Deposit Returns & Illegal Deductions
• Eviction Defense & Tenant Protections
• Repairs, Habitability, Mold, and Pest Laws (Local Law 55)
• Rent Control & Rent Stabilization Rules
• Lease Breaks, Assignments, and Subletting
• Utility Laws ("Truth in Heating")
• Late Fees, Rent Increases, and Surcharges

Stop letting landlords dictate the rules. Research the laws, document your case, and protect your tenancy. Download Legal Scope today and take the power back.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER & SOURCE OF INFORMATION:
Legal Scope is an independent, private application developed by Magnus Futurus LLC. This app is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of any government or political entity, including the City of New York or the State of New York.

All legal information, housing codes, and tenant rights provided within this app are compiled from publicly available government sources.

Primary Sources of Government Information:

-NYC Housing Preservation and Development (HPD): https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/index.page
-New York State Senate Real Property Law: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/RPP

Legal Scope provides this synthesized public information for educational purposes only and does not provide formal legal advice or replace the counsel of a licensed attorney.