4 ways to talk your landlord into letting you have a pet

… the green light such as preparing a resume to document your pets health and training A 2024 survey found that nearly … listings say they are pet friendly but that doesnt mean all pets are welcome For example some buildings exclude large dogs ban or certain breeds or limit pets to only cats Some buildings do not allow pets in common …

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 … requirements and can take over the apartments leaseHow to break your lease … Despite some challenges there are … it And theres a very specific way to do it  Know that allow does not mean dont worry about the rent youre contractually …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 16, 2025 - 10:30AM
The 7 best ways to get your NYC landlord to make repairs and get them done faster

… or a broken appliance its inevitableespecially if you rent for a long time in New York Citythat you will find … by certified mail so no one can claim they lost your letter or that your email got caught in the spam folder This … protects many tenants in marketrate rentals from steep rent increases so its important to determine if your apartment …

By Brick Underground |May 23, 2025 - 9:30AM
Could a proposed bill to help New York tenants buy their building finally become law?

… Opportunity to Purchase Act TOPA would make that dream a reality by giving tenant organizations a right to make an … the legislation first introduced in 2021  has languished in Albany for years without passing Housing advocates and state … around Albany for four years and laughed off by the real estate industry But Julie Colon lead housing organizer for …

By Celia Young |March 28, 2025 - 9:30AM