leases

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Roommates + Landlords
How to break the lease for your NYC rental apartment

… When you sign a lease for a New York City rental apartment its essential to understand that you are … a new tenant is found The reassuring news is that New York landlords have a duty to mitigate damages This means they … as a therapists office  The Met Council on Housing a NYC tenants rights organization has a guide to what …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 31, 2024 - 9:45AM
Red brick apartment building in Park Slope in the evening
Roommates + Landlords
My brother’s friend has been squatting at my former apartment and won’t leave now that the lease is up. Am I liable?
By Celia Young |December 27, 2024 - 10:30AM
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Roommates + Landlords
Landlord wants to raise your rent? Here are 3 sample emails you can use to negotiate
By Jennifer White Karp |December 23, 2024 - 12:30PM
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The Market
9 tips if you're a new landlord renting out your NYC apartment for the first time

… Becoming a landlord can provide you with income to offset expenses of … goal will be to find financially qualified and responsible tenants You will also need to know whats allowed under state …

By Evelyn Battaglia |October 23, 2024 - 10:30AM
A row of colorful old brick apartment buildings and residential buildings with fire escapes along a street in Chelsea of New York City.
The Search
Forget what you’ve heard: You don’t have to pay a ‘good faith’ deposit for a rental
By Celia Young |October 7, 2024 - 3:15PM
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The Market
I got a big rent increase with my lease renewal. Can I negotiate?
By Celia Young |September 20, 2024 - 3:30PM
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The Search
3 essential steps for renting a NYC apartment sight-unseen
By Celia Young |September 17, 2024 - 12:30PM
Front view of white pre-war apartment building facade seen from elevated subway station in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, New York City
The Search
The number one reason why NYC renters break a lease may surprise you
By Celia Young |September 5, 2024 - 2:30PM
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Roommates + Landlords
I’m afraid of a squatter in my building. Can I break my lease without a penalty?
By Celia Young |September 4, 2024 - 9:30AM
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The Market
8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time
By Evelyn Battaglia |August 20, 2024 - 9:30AM