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 … legally releasing you from the contract Pro Tip Pro Tip Breaking your lease can save you a lot of money and you may … need to provide you with a walkthrough at the end of a tenancy itemize any damage allow you to make any repairs and …

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

… reading the lease entirely You can always look at it later if something comes up right Bad idea  Your lease may … Malin chief operating officer at The Corcoran Group Some landlords have drafted thousands of leases and are not … have limits on rent increases The law requires landlords to notify renters whether the rental is covered under Good …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
Should you get a smaller rent increase under Good Cause? A new tool helps you figure it out

… tenants across New York City are entitled to smaller rent increases this summer under a new law Good Cause Eviction … covered by the law just got a little easier Two nonprofits Housing Justice for All and JustFix launched an online … landlords and tenants Cea Weaver coalition director for Housing Justice for All Our hope is that by using this tool …

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