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Rent Coach: My roommates moved out and I want to rent our place solo. How does that work?
By Mike Akerly
March 13, 2014 - 09:59 AM
Taking Over A Lease After Roommates Move Out | Mike Akerly NY
Read More Rent Coach: My landlord is threatening to keep my deposit if I smoke inside. Is that allowed?
By Mike Akerly
February 27, 2014 - 09:59 AM
A Quick Guide To NYC Apartment Smoking Rules And Security Deposits
Read More Rent Coach: What?! My landlord blindsided me with move-in fees!
By Mike Akerly
February 13, 2014 - 14:24 PM
My NYC Landlord Is Charging Move-In Fees | Rent Coach
Read More Rent Coach: Do I need to let my landlord in to fix a problem even if I'm moving out?
By Mike Akerly
January 31, 2014 - 12:43 PM
Q. My bedroom ceiling has leaked and plaster has collapsed six times in two years. My landlord wants me to clear out all my possessions (again) so they can repaint and plaster (again) over the course of three days.
Read More Rent Coach: What is "preferential" rent?
By Mike Akerly
January 16, 2014 - 12:51 PM
Q. I noticed that my lease shows the "legal" rent and "preferential" rent, which is significantly lower than the legal rent and the amount that the landlord is offering to rent the apartment for. What exactly does this mean? And is there any protection against the landlord raising our rent after the lease based on the legal (and higher) rent rather than the preferential rent we're currently paying?
Read More Rent Coach: Should I insist on getting a copy of my signed lease BEFORE I move in?
By Mike Akerly
January 2, 2014 - 13:21 PM
Q. I recently signed an apartment lease and paid first month’s rent, the security deposit, and a broker’s fee. There are renovations being completed now but I should be moving in within a week or two.
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