Do landlords change an apartment's locks in between tenants, and if not, can I change them myself?

… say  our experts and while its a wise idea to make sure yours are new you should check in with your landlord first … the locks being changed prior to your arrival  and  see what your landlords policy is about making alterations to … an expert Send us your questions​ See all  Ask an Expert … Live … Troubleshooting … Rent … Roommates + Landlords … …

By Virginia K. Smith |August 3, 2015 - 11:59AM
Is a co-op sponsor unit the best bet for freelancers? Plus, five listings on the market

… Freelancing got you all sure youll be renting forever In this weeks … may not want to narrow your search to just sponsor units Whats available right now  A Gramercy Park twobedroom … able to move in right away The elevator building offers a livein super and laundry in the basement Storage is also …

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |July 30, 2015 - 10:59AM
Should our co-op board let my neighbor turn their apartment into an LLC?

… Q The executor of the estate for one of the units in our coop building has asked the board for permission to convert … property values Ask an Expert Are there any drawbacks to buying an apartment under an LLC Can I still get a mortgage  Im renting out my condo Should I form an LLC to save on taxes Trouble at home …

By Virginia K. Smith |July 27, 2015 - 1:59PM
21 hidden costs to watch out for during your next move

… the most expensive Besides the basicsa security deposit for your new place the cost of movers and boxes beer and pizza … chatted with veterans of the NYC moving process about what extras to expect at every stage of the process from … branch of your bank and want to open an extra account with whatevers  nearby who wants to pay endless ATM fees youll …

By Virginia K. Smith |July 20, 2015 - 8:59AM
Our lawyer missed some big red flags about our co-op building. What can we do about it?

… from a firm our broker recommended who seemed to have done his due diligence Now however weve discovered several issues that we think he … that it would be difficult to establish this value differential he says Even if it seems unfair you may not have …

By Virginia K. Smith |July 13, 2015 - 1:59PM