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Roommates + Landlords
Can my landlord make me pay a surcharge for my A/C unit—even if I already pay the electric?
By Virginia K. Smith |August 3, 2016 - 1:45PM
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Co-ops
What can I do if our co-op board never follows the building's bylaws?
By Virginia K. Smith |July 25, 2016 - 9:59AM
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Staging + Open Houses
Can I put my place on the market if it's a total dump?
By Virginia K. Smith |July 18, 2016 - 11:59AM
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Troubleshooting
How do I compile an impressive-looking co-op board package?
By Leigh Kamping-Carder |July 18, 2016 - 8:59AM
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Buy
Can I attend my closing via Facetime or Skype?

… … Attempting to attend your closing through video chat is most likely to be a source of … to be legally present for a closing notes  Dean Roberts a coop and condo attorney with Norris McLaughlin Marcus   And … one on the phone you are always wondering if it is a good time to talk or who is saying whatit makes things more …

By Virginia K. Smith |July 5, 2016 - 9:59AM
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Troubleshooting
Are backyard fire pits legal in NYC?
By Virginia K. Smith |June 27, 2016 - 8:59AM
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Co-ops
Should our co-op be worried about a new sponsor hassling our tenants?
By Virginia K. Smith |June 20, 2016 - 1:59PM
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Rent
How can I qualify for a short-term rental in NYC?
By Virginia K. Smith |June 14, 2016 - 12:59PM
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Sell
Why isn't my apartment selling—and should I get a new broker?
By Virginia K. Smith |June 6, 2016 - 1:59PM
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Co-ops
Does my co-op building have to hire a full-time super?
By Virginia K. Smith |May 31, 2016 - 3:59PM