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 … with the evidence of a possible FARE Act violation Thats why its crucial to collect as much information as possible … broker fee or baitandswitch schemes involving a broker who wont show an apartment to a wouldberenter unless that renter …

By Celia Young |October 6, 2025 - 12:30PM
New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… maintenance paymentsbut a lot goes into your role If youre renting out your apartment for the first time you must know New Yorks rental laws prepare a comprehensive lease and … the transition to maintaining housing for someone else is a whole new ballgame Editors note A previous version of …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
How to deal with excessive noise from a neighbor in a NYC apartment building

… Living in a New York City apartment means being in close … around above your bedroom While excessively noisy neighbors can be challenging there are practical steps you can take toIf you are nervous about talking to your neighbors consider how relieved you would feel if they approached you with the …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 29, 2025 - 2:00PM
Can my NYC landlord really make me trash my cannabis plants?

…     … Many New Yorkers can grow their own marijuana in their … a query for our experts Drop us an email So unless your front garden is yours aloneand walled off from your … that your neighbors and your landlord cant spot it from the street If you decide to grow marijuana indoors the OCM …

By Celia Young |September 12, 2025 - 9:30AM
9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

… is to search only for units within your budgetand know what it takes to qualify for an apartment here If you are … published in July 2024 We are presenting it again with updated information for August 2025 … 1 Missing paperwork  … … date you may be able to find more options So what exactly does this paperwork entail Although it can vary slightly by …

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM