aleck's post contains excellent advice and information. However, as a property manager I need to point out two errors.
You do not need to be in actual residence for 6 months if you are temporarily away from the apartment for work -- provided you maintain it as your primary residence, use the address for your taxes and, most importantly, pay New York City and State income taxes. Since you say you will be with a bus and truck tour, you wouldn't have any other residence.
If you sublet, the subtenant should pay you and you should pay the rent to the landlord. You remain liable for all obligations under the lease. It's possible some subtenants have paid the rent directly to the landlord, but the only way for you to know it is being paid and that you won't suddenly find yourself in court for non-payment of rent, is to pay it to the landlord yourself. If you decide to sublet, reread Item 3 in aleck's response.
In addition to the handbook referenced in another post, the DHCR has Fact Sheets that should cover most of your concerns as a rent stabilized tenant.
Good luck and enjoy the tour. |
