I'm renewing my lease, and the agent I worked with a year ago is asking for a 'renewal fee.' Is that legal?

… the fee renters pay brokers when signing an apartment lease is supposed to be a onetime expense  First it helps to … years Ive never heard of such a charge at the time of lease renewal especially when a brokers fee was paid for the … in this situation It may be best to send your landlord a letter via certified mail confirming your intentions As for …

By Alanna Schubach |July 15, 2019 - 9:00AM
I'm not getting cold water from the faucets in my co-op. What should I do?

… City there are legal limits for the availability of hot water but not for cold That said you could hire a plumber to investigate this issue and try to push your coop board to do something about it  our experts  say  Hot …

By Alanna Schubach |June 17, 2019 - 9:00AM
Can I afford a starter apartment in a NYC co-op?

… … Its not necessarily a waste of time to look for a coop but your options in the Yorkville neighborhood may be limited  our experts  say  Most coops in … the mortgage will fall on you  And lastly be sure to hire a good broker to help with your search  T rouble at home Get …

By Alanna Schubach |June 3, 2019 - 9:00AM