No co-signer for your rental? No problem—try these 6 guarantor workarounds

… To demonstrate that you can reliably pay your rent you will usually need to show a combination of good … cosignersomeone who will be on the lease with you and therefore fully liable for any unpaid rentor a guarantor who … bedrooms are not legal or safe … 5 Get insurance that guarantees your rent … An increasing number of buildings …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 5, 2026 - 11:30AM
I have $100,000 in the bank but no income. Can I still rent an apartment in NYC?

… … Many New Yorkers would envy this situation when it comes to rental conundrums Having six figures in your bank account … US credit history Another option to consider is finding an apartment in a building run by a momandpop landlord instead …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 7, 2025 - 10:00AM
I’m a retiree with $360,000 in my IRA. Why won’t rental agents call me back?

… … Unfortunately not all money is money when it comes to renting an apartment in New York … and that may be why you arent getting any calls back … How a lease guarantor works … One workaround that is … … Take out a lump sum or  … When it comes to estimating how much rent you can pay Kurland says to take your social …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 16, 2024 - 10:00AM
As a personal guarantor, how much does my kid’s NYC landlord really need to know about my finances?

… responsibility of a guarantor someone who covers a tenants rent if they default on their monthly payments Brokers and … you share with a NYC broker or landlord  Editors note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for our …

By Celia Young |August 13, 2024 - 12:30PM
Are you an international student in NYC? Here's how to rent an apartment

… … The first thing you need to know is that finding an apartment in New York City as an international student is … to have US credit or a steady paycheck two musthaves for renters  To qualify for a rental here landlords want proof …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 29, 2023 - 2:30PM