As an example, he gave tenants in a building who buy bottled water from multiple vendors, each with it own delivery schedule.

So at the very least you have to give tenants who rallied here on Tuesday credit for trying.

He took particular exception to draft legislation giving tenants of twelve years standing the right to buy the lands they worked.

Such gifts give prospective tenants sponsored by the donating institutions preference on any waiting list for occupancy.

Asking rents average $25 a square foot and a year's free rent will be given tenants who sign leases for five years or longer.

And that gives potential tenants - including foreign governments - more leverage in their negotiations for office space.

Now, he added, "we can give tenants what they want."

It would have given tenants in buildings being converted into co-ops or condominiums the right to remain indefinitely.

New York laws also give the elderly, the handicapped and long-term tenants special protection against eviction in certain circumstances.

She explained that by law, judges can give tenants up to six months to vacate, provided they continue to pay rent.