8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

… If your lease is up for renewal your landlord has likely notified you that your rent is increasing … market landlords typically try to raise rents for current tenants to match what they could get from new renters You …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
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 … founder of Leasebreak a free listing site for shortterm rentals and lease breaks Theyll say sure we allow it And … your lease in winter if possible The slowest time for rentals is November through February or March so breaking …

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

… be tempted to quickly skim orlets be honestskip reading the lease entirely You can always look at it later if something … way to avoid friction is to be upfront In condo and coop rentals review the corporate bylaws to ensure what the rules … begins  Some shortterm rental companies offer furnished rentals to be used as a workplace for example a therapists …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
My brother’s friend has been squatting at my former apartment and won’t leave now that the lease is up. Am I liable?

… … You could be held liable for failing to deliver the apartment vacant at the end of your lease according to our … and the occupant Editors Note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions This article was originally published … to do the same Himmelstein says   You should try to work with your landlord if possible so they hopefully dont come …

By Celia Young |December 27, 2024 - 10:30AM