Mike Akerly
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Rent Coach: My tenant flaked out. Can I rent out the place and double dip from his guarantor? Read More
By Mike Akerly
January 10, 2013 - 14:43 PM
Q. I rented a one bedroom downtown to a college student last year. Because he had no real income, I insisted that he use a guarantor. The student’s father agreed to sign a personal guarantee for the lease. For six months, I had no problems and received the rent every month on time.
Rent Coach: I have severe allergies and I'm concerned about the renovation next door. As a renter, what can I do?
By Mike Akerly
January 3, 2013 - 14:08 PM
Q. I rent an apartment in a co-op and have been there for over 10 years. Last month, my next door neighbor, a 91-year-old rent-controlled tenant, passed away. The landlord is the original co-op sponsor and I’ve learned that he intends to gut renovate the unit and sell it.
Read More Rent Coach: We're waiting for condo board approval on our rental. Any reason they could turn us down? Read More
By Mike Akerly
December 20, 2012 - 13:17 PM
Q. I am currently in the process of renting a condo. I found it through my broker and I met with the owner of the apartment about a week and a half ago. She loved us (the apartment is for me and my boyfriend, and our cat) and we signed the lease. She said she had to submit the lease to the board for approval. I gave her my security deposit, which was deposited into her account.
Rent Coach: What if my tenant won't vacate by the move-out date?
By Mike Akerly
December 13, 2012 - 13:03 PM
Q. I've owned a six-unit rental building for a number of years. Some of my tenants have been longer term, while others only stay for a year or so.
Read More Rent Coach: Broker says there's a fee. Sign says there isn't. What gives?
By Mike Akerly
December 6, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Q. My friends and I have been working with a broker for about three weeks to find an apartment together. She seemed very reliable and on top of her game.
Read More Rent Coach: How often does my landlord have to paint my apartment?
By Mike Akerly
November 29, 2012 - 12:35 PM
Q. My roommates and I heard that a landlord must paint a tenant's apartment every three years if requested. Is this true? What is the law and are there any stipulations? Is it only for rent-stabilized units?
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