Why I broke my lease, leaving Tennessee for NYC, & more

This week, readers were interested in a story about a renter who fled a very scary apartment building: The doors didn't lock and there was a break-in, for example. But the renter used her knowledge of New York rental law to get out of her lease without penalty.

Also of interest: A story of two married musicians who made their move back to NYC because Tennessee wasn't a good fit. They landed a three-story townhouse in Bushwick with a 400-square-foot backyard for $1.379 million.

Here are this week's top five posts:  

1) My NYC rental felt unsafe, but a squatter using the basement as a bathroom was the last straw

2) The 21 best questions to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match

3) Why we moved to NYC from Tennessee: We wanted to be back where we belong, socially and politically

4) Just like any other renters: How voucher holders should expect to be treated by NYC real estate agents

5) How to hire a cleaning service in NYC, plus tips for being a good client (trust us, it pays off)