New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know New Yorks rental laws … goal will be to find financially qualified and responsible tenants You must also know whats allowed under state and … years As a landlord you cannot charge more than $20 for an application fee  This cost covers the background and credit …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
Why you should ask about flooding and mold before you sign a lease

… Several years ago I was checking out a duplex for rent and noticed some tiny … it again with updated information for February 2025 You can probably guess how this all went down I was too chicken … issues Instead the burden is on you as the renter to ask Thats because in New York the law is  caveat emptor  or …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 20, 2025 - 12:30AM