landlords

What is the tenant blacklist? Can it prevent me from renting in NYC?

… involved in a housing court case and landed on the dreaded tenant blacklistand then found yourself seemingly shunned by prospective landlords With changes to New Yorks rent laws in 2019 … incoming tenants now face a fine of up to $1000 if the attorney general decides to investigate Despite the legal …

By Evelyn Battaglia |September 23, 2025 - 9:30AM

Woman Hands Taking Care of Growing Young Marijuana Plants in A Pot

Roommates + Landlords

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

By Celia Young |September 12, 2025 - 9:30AM

Woman with dog at crosswalk in Central Park in NYC

Rent

Ask Altagracia: My landlord says no pets allowed but I have an emotional support animal. Can they evict me?

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |September 10, 2025 - 9:30AM

Broadway in Upper West Side in Harlem as seen high from the subway station.

Roommates + Landlords

9 mistakes to avoid as a first-time renter in NYC

By Evelyn Battaglia |August 21, 2025 - 11:30AM

Woman on the phone to a plumber about a leaking sink

Small Projects + DIY

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

By Jennifer White Karp |August 15, 2025 - 9:30AM

Lazy stubborn English Mastiff pet lies down on New York City side walk and the dog won't get up to do his daily walk city yellow cab in the background stock photo

Kids + Pets

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

By Celia Young |July 17, 2025 - 10:00AM

Roommates + Landlords

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 … might let you out with a fee while some management companies will let you break the lease penaltyfree if you … deregulated if the buildings facade is damaged if the boilers efficiency is low or if the certificate of …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 16, 2025 - 10:30AM