Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… Malin chief operating officer at The Corcoran Group Some landlords have drafted thousands of leases and are not … the terms but Malin said it never hurts to ask for a change thats important to you If the apartment has been on … the policies on renewals and roommates your liability for insurance and whether you are paying for any utilities  … 1 …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
Can a landlord require a ‘refundable’ pet security deposit of $300?

… landlords cant require you to put down more than one months rent as a security deposit under the Housing Stability … Tenant Protection Act HSTPA of 2019 a landmark series of rent reforms that capped security deposits   application … requests for anonymity It doesnt matter if the deposit is refundable all security deposits should be refundable as …

By Celia Young |January 28, 2025 - 1:30PM