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The Market
8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time
By Evelyn Battaglia |July 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
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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 … a new tenant is found The reassuring news is that New York landlords have a duty to mitigate damages As such they must … Met Council on Housing  a NYC tenants rights organization has a guide to what constitutes a reasonable or unreasonable …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 16, 2025 - 10:30AM
Rental buildings in Midtown Manhattan New York City seen from the Roosevelt Island Tramway
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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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

… renewal time you must give your tenants advance written notice if the increase is 5 percent or more This also … also include movein costs for the use of the elevator for a day and can fall anywhere between $350 and $3500 depending … have the right to sublet but must ask permission at least 30 days in advance  Subletting assumes you plan on returning …

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