Rent Coach: My landlord is threatening to keep my deposit if I smoke inside. Is that allowed?

… Q Im about to rent an apartment but the lease states that if I smoke … approaching $5000 this could be an expensive mistake    Its best for landlords and tenants to agree in the lease as to … purposes only It should not be construed as legal advice and cannot substitute for the advice of a licensed …

By Mike Akerly |February 27, 2014 - 9:59AM
Rent Coach: Do I need to let my landlord in to fix a problem even if I'm moving out?

… 1 the premises they rent out are fit for human habitation 2 the condition is consistent with the use of the space … broker He is also the publisher of the Greenwich Village blog VillageConfidential      Note The information provided …

By Mike Akerly |January 31, 2014 - 12:43PM
Rent Coach: Are brokers more willing to negotiate their fees in the winter?

… Q Im planning on moving to a new rental this winter Id really like to avoid paying a broker … the lease was signed Do I still need to pay Rent Coach Why wont my broker lower her fee on a condo rental Rent Coach …

By Mike Akerly |December 19, 2013 - 1:29PM
Rent Coach: We want to move out early and find new tenants, but the landlord wants to sell instead of re-rent. Who's responsible?

… Q My wife and I have rented a condo for nearly two years as good tenants  We are … the lease was signed Do I still need to pay Rent Coach Why wont my broker lower her fee on a condo rental Rent Coach …

By Mike Akerly |December 5, 2013 - 12:50PM