Here's what I learned to get our absentee landlord to fix things fast

… I recall the first few emails I sent to our landlord who lives in California about some problem in our Brooklyn … by timid timewasting phrases like sorry to bother you and the long dialogue that followed until we established what the problem was and how it would be fixed Now a few …

By Jennifer White Karp |August 15, 2025 - 9:30AM
4 ways to talk your landlord into letting you have a pet

… on the hunt for a new rental or a tenant who wants to bring home a new pet there are a few strategies you can use to … rule  Service animals typically have certification from the facility where they were trained What you need is a letter … … You Might Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline … Rent … Roommates + Landlords … The Search … Live … Kids + Pets … …

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 binding contract That … the hook for the entire lease term which typically spans 12 months but can be as long as three years  If you need to

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 16, 2025 - 10:30AM
Should you get a smaller rent increase under Good Cause? A new tool helps you figure it out

rent increases this summer under a new law Good Cause Eviction  which passed in last years state budget Now … law just got a little easier Two nonprofits Housing Justice for All and JustFix launched an online questionnaire that … are buildings owned by landlords who own fewer than 10 apartments statewide Figuring out if your building falls …

By Celia Young |April 24, 2025 - 2:30PM
11 things NYC landlords are required to provide, and 11 they’re not that might surprise you

… If you are moving into a New York City rental apartment for the first time its best to have a clear idea of what your landlord is required to provide Heat and hot water are a … October 1st through May 31st when the mercury dips below 55 degrees outside a landlord must provide heat for a …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 8, 2025 - 10:00AM