Rent Coach: What?! My landlord blindsided me with move-in fees!

… Q Im planning to rent an apartment in Queens Now that Ive signed the lease the landlord says I have to pay a movein fee right now and put down a deposit when I move out  Our lease doesnt say anything about … fees can typically range from $250 to $750 whereas moveout deposits can reach even higher The fees are typically …

By Mike Akerly |February 13, 2014 - 2:24PM
Rent Coach: What is "preferential" rent?

… Q I noticed that my lease shows the legal rent and preferential rent which is significantly … What exactly does this mean   … And is there any protection against the landlord raising our rent after the lease … purposes only It should not be construed as legal advice and cannot substitute for the advice of a licensed …

By Mike Akerly |January 16, 2014 - 12:51PM
Rent Coach: We want to move out early and find new tenants, but the landlord wants to sell instead of re-rent. Who's responsible?

… Q My wife and I have rented a condo for nearly two years as good tenants  We are … listing the property for sale it seems like we should be released from further obligation to pay rent through the end of the lease and that we should be …

By Mike Akerly |December 5, 2013 - 12:50PM
Do I have to pay a broker fee on an apartment I found through the super?

… It seemed shady but we paid it anyway  Is this broker fee legal  If not how would we go about getting our money back …   … A Yes the broker fee is legal assuming that … purposes only It should not be construed as legal advice and cannot substitute for the advice of a licensed …

By Mike Akerly |November 7, 2013 - 12:44PM