Can my NYC landlord really make me trash my cannabis plants?

… own marijuana in their apartmentsbut not in building common areas  Last June New Yorkers gained the right to grow up to … Cannabis plants cannot be grown in a buildings common areas according to the states Office of Cannabis Management … from growing marijuana or evict you for doing so unless you live in public housing or federallysubsidized housing For …

By Celia Young |September 12, 2025 - 9:30AM
4 ways to talk your landlord into letting you have a pet

… document your pets health and training A 2024 survey found that nearly threequarters of NYC rental listings say they … breeds or limit pets to only cats Some buildings do not allow pets in common areas These restrictions mean it can … animal even if their building has a nopet rule  Service animals typically have certification from the facility where …

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 signing a … the hook for the entire lease term which typically spans 12 months but can be as long as three years  If you need to … the summer Secondly Horigan said rents can be anywhere from 10 to 30 percent lower in winter and the landlord may have …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 16, 2025 - 10:30AM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… When moving to a new rental apartment in New York City you may be tempted to … market like the current one youll often have to accept what the landlord offers you In a market with high vacancies … process Youll want to make sure the details are accurate  People are sometimes in a hurry and mistakes get made …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM