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 … contract That means you are on the hook for the entire lease term which typically spans 12 months but can be as … goal is to get your landlord to sign a surrender of lease agreement that contains language legally releasing you from …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 16, 2025 - 10:30AM
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Roommates + Landlords
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC
By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
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The Market
8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time
By Evelyn Battaglia |March 17, 2025 - 10:00AM
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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?

… Note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions This article was originally published in November 2023 We are … a few details about what happened We may contact you for an article … You Might Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline   …

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
By Evelyn Battaglia |October 23, 2024 - 10:30AM
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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