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

… up to three immature and three mature cannabis plants at home But that new right came with several restrictions on … according to the states Office of Cannabis Management OCM home cultivation guidelines Instead your plants must be …

By Celia Young |September 12, 2025 - 9:30AM
4 ways to talk your landlord into letting you have a pet

… of the most petfriendly cities in the nation but not every landlord is going to welcome your furry or feathered friend  If youre a pet … supposed to ask for a larger deposit to approve your pet Changes to the rent laws in 2019 prevent landlords from …

By Celia Young |July 17, 2025 - 10:00AM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… market like the current one youll often have to accept what the landlord offers you In a market with high vacancies … negotiate a lower rent increase at renewal time Good Cause does not apply to rentstabilized renters who already have … maintenance and who is responsible for damages  If youre subletting from an owner whose apartment has a terrace be …

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

… of tenants across New York City are entitled to smaller rent increases this summer under a new law Good Cause … out if youre covered by the law just got a little easier Two nonprofits Housing Justice for All and JustFix launched … automatically renew the apartment You can get your rent history through JustFixs online request form by emailing a …

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