Can the board of my co-op building keep their identities anonymous?

… Simply put No You have a right to know who is on your coop buildings board of directors according to our experts The claim of the management company is nonsense says Marc Luxemburg an attorney at …

By Celia Young |January 22, 2024 - 12:30PM
What happens to a rental lease when a tenant dies?

… … Thanks to a new law an estate of a deceased tenant can cancel the lease … The administrator would also be considered liable for the rent until they notify the landlord that they are canceling … the duration of the lease  If the apartment in question is rentstabilized a family member may take it over if they …

By Celia Young |December 4, 2023 - 9:30AM
The fridge and stove in my rent-stabilized apartment are broken. Do I have to pay for replacements?

… … You may have to cover part of the cost of new appliances if your landlord opts to replace your … and stove according to our experts  Because you live in a rentstabilized apartment your landlord has a responsibility … kitchen appliances because its more practical How many renters would sign a lease for an apartment that lacks a …

By Celia Young |November 20, 2023 - 12:30PM
How can I tell if an apartment I'm buying has flooded in the past?

… from recent storms Fortunately many prospective buyers can access information about a homes flooding history if they …

By Alanna Schubach |October 2, 2023 - 2:30PM