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Ask Altagracia: If I pay a broker’s fee that a landlord should cover under the FARE Act, can I get a refund?
… … If you did not hire the agent to help you search for the apartment you do not pay the fee … activity and failing to disclose financial interests Even if you hire a broker you can get your money back if the … requires a letter to the broker explaining why you want to break the lease and that you want a refund for any fees …
NYC renters have filed hundreds of FARE Act complaints. Here’s what happens next
… This summer New York City renters filed hundreds of reports against agents and … and James pointed out one major obstacle to reporting bad brokers a lack of time Because apartment hunting is so … building is the agent breaking the law that is an extremely bad indication of what your space is going to be like in …
How to move to NYC: A crash course for finding an apartment
… a challenge The rental process can seem daunting because of NYCs steep rents and landlords stringent income requirements … broken lock or overflowing garbage cans indicate safety and sanitation are a problemyou cant assume they will be fixed … 10 pm might be very different than at the 3 pm viewing you scheduled … How easy is it to find a parking spot … With …
A wet, hot, broker fee-free summer? A major change to rental broker fees is supposed to start in June
… New 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 … brokers from conditioning the rental of residential real property on a tenant engaging any agent but renters will …
Moving to NYC after college? Here's how to find a rental apartment
… New York City has long been a popular landing place and launch pad for … And NYC landlords are by no means desperate for tenants Rents continue to hit new records concessions like free … That proximity makes it easier for them to collect money should things go south If you dont have someone whos willing …
NYC neighborhoods with the highest shares of concessions for renters
… Concessions can make renting temporarily more affordable if you … freebies from owners and developers to encourage renters to sign a lease Theyre more prevalent when the market is slow … is usually clarified in the lease agreement so renters should confirm the terms with their landlord or broker to …
