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 ensure … goal will be to find financially qualified and responsible tenants You must also know whats allowed under state and …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
How to break the lease for your NYC rental apartment

… apartment its essential to understand that you are signing a binding contract That means you are on the hook for … June 2025 This law is intended to level the playing field between renters and landlords equally motivating both … a thousand times said Phil Horigan founder of Leasebreak a free listing site for shortterm rentals and lease breaks …

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

… Thousands of tenants across New York City are entitled to smaller rent … enables renters who input their addressplus some extra informationto figure out if theyre likely covered under Good … Cause is really about leveling the playing field between landlords and tenants Cea Weaver coalition director for …

By Celia Young |April 24, 2025 - 2:30PM