Do unavailable utilities = refund?
: First, most places in the US have some kind of certificate of occupancy that needs to be granted by a local government agency or inspector.  Does NYC have such a thing for complete renovations? Can I find out if such a permit was issued?
: Second, what are my rights if the landlord took my rent money and allowed me to move in without such a certificate?
: Third, am I entitled to a partial refund for August rent because of the lack of utilities, is there a guideline for how much and are there any suggestions out there on how to approach this?