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Ask Altagracia: Can my landlord refuse a lease assignment if I need to break my lease?
August 20, 2025 - 11:30 AM
You cannot assign or sublet your apartment without a landlord’s approval. And the landlord cannot unreasonably refuse your request, explains tenant attorney Altagracia Pierre-Outerbridge.
Read More Do I have to use cardboard boxes when moving in NYC? Are there any green alternatives?
August 12, 2025 - 11:30 AM
Looking for a greener alternative to cardboard boxes for your next move? Big Apple Moving rents reusable, recyclable plastic bins, which are also more cost-effective and durable.
Read More Here are 8 real co-op board reference letters from successful buyers
August 1, 2025 - 09:30 AM
Putting together your board application package and need reference letters? Here are co-op board application reference letters collected from successful NYC buyers
Read More 12 tough co-op board interview questions—and how to answer them
July 30, 2025 - 09:30 AM
Buying a co-op apartment in NYC? Rehearse your answers to these 12 questions about your job, lifestyle, politics, and more.
Read More Ask Altagracia: My landlord hasn’t refunded my security deposit. What’s my next step?
July 23, 2025 - 09:30 AM
You are entitled to your security deposit, minus any itemized deductions, within 14 days of vacating a market-rate apartment.
Read More What is a post-closing possession agreement and what are the risks for buyers and sellers?
July 16, 2025 - 12:30 PM
A post-closing possession agreement allows a seller to remain beyond the closing date. Here's how to limit the risks.
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