Rent Coach: Why Does My Landlord Want a W-9 Form?

… Q Im applying to rent an apartment downtown and the landlord has asked me to … in an interest bearing account if the building where the rental is located in has six or more units  Any accumulated … to a tenant they must file an information return ie Form 1099 with the IRS  Any person or entity that is required to …

By Mike Akerly |February 7, 2013 - 10:48AM
Rent Coach: I broke my lease, found someone to replace me and my ex-landlord is still holding my deposit. What gives?

… Q Last month I decided to move in to my boyfriends twobedroom … the assignee that would be an assignment  This is different than a sublease in which you grant less than all of … trickier from here  Technically an assignment is a contract between you and the new tenant  The landlord is not …

By Mike Akerly |January 31, 2013 - 12:31PM
Ask an Expert: How much can my condo board charge me to rent out my place?

… Q I own a condo that I lease out and my board recently informed me and my fellow owners that … trend toward imposing sublet fees upon condo owners who rent out their units the amounts you mention seem unusually … by an expert  … Send us your questions …     See all  … Ask an Expert … Whats a normal sublet fee Investment …

By Teri Karush Rogers |January 29, 2013 - 2:33PM
Rent Coach: Do I have to let my landlord show my apartment?

… for the purpose of showing it to prospective renters near the expiration of your lease There is often a provision … make the apartment available for open houses in addition to private showings  Pro Tip Pro Tip Looking for a smooth … … Rent Coach … Related posts Renting advice from the master Landlords can come in but you deserve notice Can my landlord …

By Mike Akerly |January 17, 2013 - 2:22PM
Jerome Strelov, Esq., on air rights and wrongs

… his way around air rights Strelov specializes in highend rentals and coop and condo purchases he loves to negotiate … Strelov A good place to start is the square foot selling price in the particular neighborhoodie what the developer … verifying the view that one wants preserved and then checking the land records for the properties that are in the …

By Tracy Kaler |September 19, 2012 - 11:13AM