1.   And advocates for tenants warn that the problem will grow more severe more quickly as a result of less stringent rent protections.

2.   At present, a wide range of family members and domestic partners can inherit a lease and its rent protections.

3.   Braconi said that he supports changes in the rent regulation system, but that he believes some form of rent protection is needed.

4.   Bruno has proposed legislation that would phase out most rent protections in two years, but many Democrats say that proposal would have trouble passing in the Senate.

5.   Bruno, who has called for ending most rent protections in two to four years, praised Pataki for trying to broker a compromise.

6.   Bruno has called for ending rent protections for most people in two years, though he would accept a longer period.

7.   But Bruno has denied that, saying that he had concerns that the bill would extend unusually generous rent protections to tenants.

8.   But Bruno continued to insist that he would accept nothing less than a complete elimination of rent protections for all but the most vulnerable.

9.   But some landlords contend that the survey is the first clear demonstration that only Manhattan is truly affected by rent protections.

10.   Gov. George Pataki Monday proposed eliminating rent protections on apartments once they become vacant, but the Democratic Speaker of the Assembly vowed to fight the plan.