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Ask Sam: A leak from the unit upstairs flooded my apartment, but the landlord is blaming me. How can I keep my security deposit?
… ordinary wear and tear that you will be charged for He must also return whatever remains of your deposit within 14 …
Ask Sam: We deducted the cost of an emergency repair job from our rent, but our landlord insists we owe him. Is he right?
… of pocket for needed repairs and then deduct it from their rentbut if the landlord refuses to acknowledge the expense … repairs tenants can do them and deduct the cost from their rent payment Himmelstein says These are known as Repair and … without the landlords permission Generally a tenants best bet is to reach out to their super or landlord about …
The 7 most common construction defects: A condo buyers guide
… a new condo can be very enticing but if youre thinking of buying in a new or nearly new building you need to tread … 2022 Those lawsuits are an important warning for potential buyers Thats because the best way to avoid buying in a building with construction problems is to do …
Advice for weatherproofing your NYC apartment or brownstone against leaks and flooding
… so will depend on the type of housing you have Even if you arent in a position to renovate it is worth keeping in mind … storm damage After all your stuff is inside says Jeffrey Gross chief operating officer of fullservice damage … implement barriers that go above and beyond the current code requirements for weatherproofing Here are some …
A home-inspection checklist if you're buying a NYC condo or co-op
… Think home inspections are for people buying houses in the suburbs Think again Buyers of New York City apartments also request inspections … prevalent in recent years In some cases its because the buyers are from out of state and used to that part of the …
What New Yorkers wish they knew about their apartment buildings before they moved in
… is VERY important I moved into my building as a graduate student in 1976 so all I cared about was finding rent I could afford When heat was an issue the super said A … good The building has been sold several times and the current owner is one of worst No real super just folks who deal …
