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

… competitive rental market landlords typically try to raise rents for current tenants to match what they could get from … generally want to keep tenants in an apartment because finding new renters can be costly especially if renovations … Elyanow a broker at Compass So if youve been a good tenant who always pays your rent on time make that case to your …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2025 - 9:30AM
What is a post-closing possession agreement and what are the risks for buyers and sellers?

… When you are buying in New York City a good strategy for beating the competition is to find … agreement might scare off potential buyers who dont want to take on that kind of risk  A postclosing possession … lease and a license … Although it looks like the seller is renting back the apartment theyve just sold the contract you …

By Brick Underground |July 16, 2025 - 12:30PM