But brokers who represent both tenants and landlords contend that potential conflicts can be resolved openly.

The committee also received well over $100,000 from real estate developers and political action committees representing landlords in New York City.

Even for firms like us, which don't represent landlords in New York, there are potential conflicts.

The Rent Stabilization Association, representing landlords, has called for increases of up to 18 percent.

Q. With all the services you offer, you have come to represent both landlords and tenants.

Gary Rosenberg, a Manhattan lawyer who represents landlords, said there are a number of possible scenarios.

Matthew Gordon, who represents landlords, said he was optimistic that the new law would be upheld.

Groups representing both tenants and landlords said today that they were disappointed the revisions had unraveled.

Arnold R. Streisfeld, a board member who represents landlords, suggested that all records be provided to the new members.

Five members voted for the increases; two, representing landlords, were opposed, and two abstained.