Have you ever been sued in housing court? First of all its a housing court matter not small claims and you face eviction. As someone who has spent my last 25 years in nyc housing court it is like the 7th circle of hell. It’s not fun or easy for anybody. Who wants to take multiple days off of work to fight over a few hundred dollars of a rent abatement? Not to mention the immense stress of litigation and a potentially adverse decision.

Suing your LL is better than getting sued for withholding rent, which can also affect your credit score