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

… market landlords typically try to raise rents for current tenants to match what they could get from new renters You … deploy Remain polite and point out that youve been a good tenant and paid your rent on time These are among the … might be more willing to negotiate … Some landlords and management companies especially those in larger buildings or …

By Evelyn Battaglia |December 24, 2025 - 9:30AM
The best way to find a rental in NYC: 15 tips for apartment hunters

Finding an apartment to rent in New York City is a challenging … fee heres a list of the best websites to find a nofee rental … 2 Know what you want and ask lots of questions … … during the day which can be a pain if youre working from home  … 15 Consider a temporary shortterm rental … If you …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 3, 2025 - 10:45AM