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

… may have changed since you signed your lease For example dont expect your landlord to offer another … you a bit more bargaining power in certain situations Read How to tell if your NYC apartment building is protected by … flexibility but not without some risks Specifically you no longer have the protection of a lease  and if a landlord …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 29, 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 … If a seller needs to close on the sale before they can move out that could mean entering into a postclosing … of being delivered a vacant apartment on the closing date with this type of agreement the buyer allows the seller to …

By Brick Underground |July 16, 2025 - 12:30PM
Should you get a smaller rent increase under Good Cause? A new tool helps you figure it out

… City are entitled to smaller rent increases this summer under a new law Good Cause Eviction  which passed in last … extra informationto figure out if theyre likely covered under Good Cause Eviction which gives renters a way to … their lease is up for renewal Good Cause Eviction gives NYC tenants more bargaining power when negotiating a rent …

By Celia Young |April 24, 2025 - 2:30PM