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By Virginia K. Smith |October 17, 2016 - 11:59AM

Do I need special permission to install a fan in my apartment's bathroom?

… ducts Broan manufactures a ductfree bathroom fan that uses carbon filters to remove odors says Agustin Ayuso an architect with Bolster That may be the easiest way to solve the problem … to do in order to get this done through proper channels … Improve … Ask an Expert … bathroom … Do I need special …

By Virginia K. Smith |October 10, 2016 - 1:59PM

Sell

What to do with a Mitchell-Lama co-op when the owner dies

By Virginia K. Smith |October 3, 2016 - 1:59PM

Roommates + Landlords

My landlord's doing construction and I can't use my terrace. Can I get a discount on the rent?

By Virginia K. Smith |September 26, 2016 - 12:30PM

Kids + Pets

Help! My co-op is selectively enforcing its pet policy

By Virginia K. Smith |September 19, 2016 - 12:59PM

Troubleshooting

My building's had an illegal, hazardous gas hookup for years. Can I get a rent abatement?

By Virginia K. Smith |September 12, 2016 - 9:59AM

Co-ops

What does my co-op need to do to update our sublet policy?

By Virginia K. Smith |September 6, 2016 - 2:59PM

Renovation

What kind of renovations do—and don't—require co-op board approval?

By Virginia K. Smith |August 22, 2016 - 8:59AM

Renovation

During a renovation, what happens to your home insurance?

… between you and your building confirming that youll do your renovations up to code and without damage to the buildingare … below While a typical policy might cover you for a short renovation during which you remain in your apartment for the … responsibility of my architect and contractors insurance … Improve … Renovation … Ask an Expert … insurance … …

By Virginia K. Smith |August 15, 2016 - 11:59AM

Troubleshooting

Do you have to ditch your appliances when moving out of a bed bug-infested apartment?

By Virginia K. Smith |August 8, 2016 - 11:59AM