Can my boyfriend claim ownership of my condo if we break up?

… a claim if he contributes to the costs of maintaining the condo  our experts  said but you can take steps to protect your ownership  However you should already be shielded to some extent from … A previous version of the article ran in September 2019 We are presenting it again with updated information for  …

By Brick Underground |February 7, 2025 - 10:30AM
Can I fight an 80 percent rent hike for my market-rate apartment?

… … Your landlord cannot increase the rent more than five percent unless you are given the … for more than two years you should be given 90 days notice of a rent increase  This procedural protection is not a way … percent to $4700 Other tenants didnt get such extreme rent hikes and it feels personal Are there any legal grounds to …

By Emily Myers |November 4, 2024 - 12:30PM
I got a big rent increase with my lease renewal. Can I negotiate?

… … Youre certainly not alone Renters across New York City are receiving lease renewals with unpleasant surprises A … of classmates and colleagues  The Agency  will charge a brokers fee of 10 percent of a years rent on open listings … tenant On the other hand if the landlord wont budge its worth a look around the neighborhood to see if there are

By Celia Young |September 20, 2024 - 3:30PM
How do we stop a non-resident who sneaks into our basement to do their laundry?

… at Braverman and Greenspun Someone you suspect doesnt live there is accessing the building when they shouldnt be … those actions theres not much you can or should do If you live in a large coop building its possible that this is a … and dryers open for residents Peterson added  Trouble at home Get your NYC apartmentdweller questions answered by an …

By Celia Young |August 23, 2024 - 2:30PM