Free insurance for Airbnb hosts—but with a catch (or several)

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By Virginia K. Smith |December 8, 2014 - 11:59AM
Hiring the super for a side job? Check with the board first

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By Virginia K. Smith |October 20, 2014 - 12:13PM
After a fire in a cluttered Harlem apartment, how to protect yourself

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By Virginia K. Smith |September 29, 2014 - 11:59AM
In a years-long renovation, are you insured against a neighbor's lawsuit?

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By Virginia K. Smith |September 26, 2014 - 12:59PM
Your back-to-school apartment insurance primer

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By Virginia K. Smith |September 15, 2014 - 9:59AM