My landlord is charging me a fee for late rent payments. Do I have to pay it?

… lease you cannot be asked to pay fees for late rent payments our experts say A rent payment is considered late … penalties would be imposed you dont have to pay them If the landlord tried to enforce them theyd be thrown out of court … original lease that doesnt have a late fee clause but the landlord puts it in a renewal lease and if you agree to it …

By Emily Myers |May 15, 2023 - 10:00AM
The roommate hack for beating NYC’s high rents: Move in with someone who already has a lease

… for New York Citys super high rents Search for someone who has a place and needs a roommate To be clear Were not talking about signing a new lease with roommates although that is always a cheaper route …

By Jennifer White Karp |April 19, 2023 - 4:30PM
Are NYC landlords going to get stricter about letting you break a lease?

… landlords are going to get tougher on lease breaks Not only can unexpected vacancies result in turnover costs like … This may be one of the few years where the spring and summer is less competitive than the winter he says If you … higher mortgage rates are keeping wouldbe buyers in rental apartments Although he adds volatility in the job marketjob …

By Emily Myers |April 11, 2023 - 3:30PM