I’ve been in a legal battle with my landlord since 2016 regarding whether or not my apartment is rent stabilized. We’re at the tail end in court after several appeals have been exhausted and things seem to be going in my favor with - hopefully - an award/decision of a six-figure refund due to rent overcharge and a new rent stabilized lease being offered.

With that said - has there been anyone in a similar situation who’s actually received a check/refund?

I’m confident I’ll be able to attain a rent stabilized lease. However, I do not foresee my landlord issuing a substantial check for the overcharge. I know I can legally place a lien against the properties until the judgment is satisfied but is this really fruitful?

I just want to be realistic about this supposed “refund” I may be due. Is it just imaginary, untouchable money in the sky that I’m “owed” but will never see or are there realistic expectations I can set to maybe see some of it one day?

Thanks in advance!