Category Class 17 (Mar 29)

The Rent Stabilization and Rent Control Facts plainly outlines what rent stabilization and rent control are and the rights of tenants in these rent-controlled apartments. Reading this fact sheet was very helpful in defining what rent control is, and I… Continue Reading →

I noticed while reading the fact sheets how in New York City the rent guidelines tend to favor tenants over owners rights. While I think its necessary for harassment issues among others; when it comes to eviction owners are put… Continue Reading →

After completing the readings for today’s class, I couldn’t help but focus my attention on the piece published by Edward Tufte, and the issues he raises with Microsoft PowerPoint. The issues that Tufte raises with PowerPoint and the underlying “need… Continue Reading →

Powerpoints are often good ways to present pieces of information to a large group of people if done correctly. If not presented or made correctly, the Powerpoints become a hinderance to the presentation of the idea, thus making the audience… Continue Reading →

I think the idea around succession rights has been a polarizing issue especially for rent-controlled apartments. In New York City, it’s defined that “for rent stabilized and rent controlled apartments throughout New York State, a ‘family member’ of the tenant… Continue Reading →

For as long as I can remember, I have always used Powerpoints or Prezi slides for my presentations ranging from elementary school and even now in college, teachers and professors tend to request a presentation using slides. The way that… Continue Reading →