NYC renters have filed hundreds of FARE Act complaints. Here’s what happens next

… landlords and issue fines  up to $2000 under the new law We have a dedicated team who are actively investigating these … requests for additional information Read on for everything you need to know before you make a FARE Act complaint and … patterns among those who break the law and how they do it  … Scams to watch out for … According to DCWP renters …

By Celia Young |October 6, 2025 - 12:30PM
A wet, hot, broker fee-free summer? A major change to rental broker fees is supposed to start in June

York City renters could be free from paying a broker fee for agents who work on behalf of landlordsa longstanding … legions of renters A new law the Fairness in Apartment Rentals FARE Act would require landlords to pay the broker … a prospective renter gets in touch asking them to sign an agreement to pay the broker to see other units   … Fines for

By Celia Young |May 12, 2025 - 1:30PM
Moving to NYC after college? Here's how to find a rental apartment

… been a popular landing place and launch pad for recent college grads so if thats your plan know that you will face … this is a major change Despite a challenge by the powerful real estate lobby the Real Estate Board of New York the law …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 15, 2025 - 10:00AM
NYC neighborhoods with the highest shares of concessions for renters

… Concessions can make renting temporarily more affordable if you know how to find a landlord or developer who … are freebies from owners and developers to encourage renters to sign a lease Theyre more prevalent when the … the free month as the last month of the lease term allowing tenants to skip payment in the final month she said A third …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 15, 2025 - 2:30PM