leases

Red brick apartment building in Park Slope in the evening

My brother’s friend has been squatting at my former apartment and won’t leave now that the lease is up. Am I liable?

… to you to cover Marks bills But since your landlord already filed an eviction case against Mark it would be redundant … utilities and now the friend refuses to leave The landlord filed an eviction case against the friend Could I be held …

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

Image of apartment buildings in New York City

Roommates + Landlords

Landlord wants to raise your rent? Here are 3 sample emails you can use to negotiate

By Jennifer White Karp |December 23, 2024 - 12:30PM

A row of colorful old brick apartment buildings and residential buildings with fire escapes along a street in Chelsea of New York City.

The Search

Forget what you’ve heard: You don’t have to pay a ‘good faith’ deposit for a rental

By Celia Young |October 7, 2024 - 3:15PM

Serious busy young Black laptop user woman working at computer at home office.

The Market

I got a big rent increase with my lease renewal. Can I negotiate?

By Celia Young |September 20, 2024 - 3:30PM

Young woman is sitting on a windowsill in an empty room of a newly rented apartment, tired after moving in. stock photo

The Search

3 essential steps for renting a NYC apartment sight-unseen

By Celia Young |September 17, 2024 - 12:30PM

Front view of white pre-war apartment building facade seen from elevated subway station in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, New York City

The Search

The number one reason why NYC renters break a lease may surprise you

By Celia Young |September 5, 2024 - 2:30PM

In Manhattan, a glimpse at a New York city residential building, with its famous exterior fire escape staircase.

Roommates + Landlords

I’m afraid of a squatter in my building. Can I break my lease without a penalty?

By Celia Young |September 4, 2024 - 9:30AM

Classic exterior metal fire escapes on or near Greenwich Street in New York City.

The Search

3 ways to find a rental before it goes on the market (and get a good deal)

By Celia Young |August 16, 2024 - 12:30PM

The Market

NYC renters are ‘paying more for smaller apartments’

By Jennifer White Karp |August 8, 2024 - 9:30AM

Marijuana in a pot on the windowsill. Home cultivation of medical cannabis.

Roommates + Landlords

Yes, NYC renters can grow weed in their apartments. But don’t flaunt your flora

… basil as well You also need to be mindful of your electric usage if you plan to use additional lighting and air … and other safety codes … Know your buildings smoking policy … The ability to grow your own cannabis is not an … you light up make sure to check your buildings smoking policy to see if youre permitted to smoke within your unit …

By Celia Young |August 7, 2024 - 5:00PM