My landlord charges $75 if the rent is 3 days late. Is that OK?

… We often receive emails from readers asking for help in navigating their own … PROBLEM … We all know landlords dont look kindly on late rent checks but this seems a little extreme one renter has to pay a $75 fee every time his rent is three or …

By Virginia K. Smith |February 27, 2015 - 9:59AM
If my landlord plans to renovate, must I repair any damage before moving out?

When it comes to getting your security deposit back in … back in full  Often that means youll need to spend a few hours premove applying primer over walls youve painted and … rent to confirm that the place really will be renovated the blog recommends Make sure to mention that youve taken great …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |February 24, 2015 - 1:59PM
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Keeping tabs on your building's history, the dogs of Brooklyn, and more

… The importance of  institutional memory  or why you should be nice to your coop boards older members … you should adopt by Brooklyn neighborhood NYO The right way to do a framefree boho bed  Refinery 29 No time like the … NYLON Mix up your reading routine  with these DIYfriendly blogs My First Apartment Does your building have  That …

By Virginia K. Smith |February 19, 2015 - 10:59AM