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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

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

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

Troubleshooting

How do I compile an impressive-looking co-op board package?

By Leigh Kamping-Carder |July 18, 2016 - 8:59AM

Buy

Can I attend my closing via Facetime or Skype?

… unnecessary headaches for you and your closing team say our experts First of all its important to note that if you cant … by a phone call Roberts concurs If you have delegated your authority to an individual for execution of documents that …

By Virginia K. Smith |July 5, 2016 - 9:59AM

Troubleshooting

Are backyard fire pits legal in NYC?

… your neighbors next fire spreads and becomes dangerous your best bet is to call in a complaint to the Fire Departments … to douse their flamesfor good Trouble at home Get your NYC apartmentdweller questions answered by an expert Send … to have a fire pit or an open flame in NYC backyards … Live … Neighbors … Troubleshooting … Ask an Expert … fire …

By Virginia K. Smith |June 27, 2016 - 8:59AM

Co-ops

Should our co-op be worried about a new sponsor hassling our tenants?

By Virginia K. Smith |June 20, 2016 - 1:59PM

Rent

How can I qualify for a short-term rental in NYC?

… for a standard yearlong lease The application process for shortterm rentals variesmost large landlords dont do them … want to make sure that the renter is qualified for the apartment regardless of lease term But for companies that …

By Virginia K. Smith |June 14, 2016 - 12:59PM