What is a post-closing possession agreement and what are the risks for buyers and sellers?

… Melnick Darouvar Gershburg says most agreements are fairly short such as a week to 10 days although he has negotiated … does not vacate after the outside date she said  The legal term for these per diem costs is liquidated damages or … date outlined in the contract  … The difference between a lease and a license … Although it looks like the seller is …

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

… more bargaining power when negotiating a rent increase with their landlord and requires that a landlord have a good … statewide Figuring out if your building falls into one of those exemptions is tricky stuff even for a seasoned … automatically renew the apartment You can get your rent history through JustFixs online request form by emailing a …

By Celia Young |April 24, 2025 - 2:30PM
9 negotiating mistakes to avoid when you're buying in NYC

… with the best negotiating methods One of the obvious mistakes is to come in with an initial offer thats well below … transfer tax which is typically the sellers responsibility  Whatever you do always have a plan for your next move And … into consideration other aspects of the deal such as the deposit contingency or closing details  like how soon the …

By Brick Underground |April 4, 2025 - 9:30AM
Landlord wants to raise your rent? Here are 3 sample emails you can use to negotiate

… A hefty rent increase Some renters are shocked that landlords have the ability to ask for such high rentsbut thats how marketrate apartments work Rentstabilized apartments on the other hand are regulated and when there are increases …

By Jennifer White Karp |December 23, 2024 - 12:30PM