New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… Becoming a landlord can provide income to offset the expenses of owning … changed how much landlords can charge potential tenants for background checks and added new rules for notification of rent …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
4 ways to talk your landlord into letting you have a pet

… of the most petfriendly cities in the nation but not every landlord is going to welcome your furry or feathered friend  … their dog Obviously you cant say your Great Dane weighs the same as a Corgi or the landlord will call your bluff But … … If you need a pet as a support animal the rules are different Under various antidiscrimination laws people with …

By Celia Young |July 17, 2025 - 10:00AM
How to break the lease for your NYC rental apartment

… When you sign a lease for a New York City rental apartment its essential to understand that you are … a new tenant is found The reassuring news is that New York landlords have a duty to mitigate damages As such they must … tenants should know they are not legally allowed to charge commissions if they are not a licensed real estate agent …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 16, 2025 - 10:30AM