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16 October 09	SBLS Attorney Rachel Hannaford Supports Flatbush Gardens Tenants Facing Landlord Harassment SBLS Housing attorney Rachel Hannaford was attributed in a Daily News story about tenants who claim their requests for repairs are being ignored by their landlord. Residents of Flatbush Gardens say that problems with leaky roofs, faulty wiring and broken appliances are being ignored by Clipper Equity, which has owned the land since 2005. The tenants believe that Clipper wants them to leave the property so they can get new tenants paying higher rent. “It’s clear the landlord wants to bring in new business,” said South Brooklyn Legal Services attorney Rachel Hannaford. For the full story at the Daily News, click here. (Housing) \| More SBLS in the news >

16 October 09

SBLS Attorney Rachel Hannaford Supports Flatbush Gardens Tenants Facing Landlord Harassment

SBLS Housing attorney Rachel Hannaford was attributed in a Daily News story about tenants who claim their requests for repairs are being ignored by their landlord. Residents of Flatbush Gardens say that problems with leaky roofs, faulty wiring and broken appliances are being ignored by Clipper Equity, which has owned the land since 2005. The tenants believe that Clipper wants them to leave the property so they can get new tenants paying higher rent.

“It’s clear the landlord wants to bring in new business,” said South Brooklyn Legal Services attorney Rachel Hannaford.

For the full story at the Daily News, click here.

(Housing) | More SBLS in the news >