Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… be tempted to quickly skim orlets be honestskip reading the lease entirely You can always look at it later if something … Heres what to look out for including the policies on renewals and roommates your liability for insurance and … give a renewal notice 90 days in advance by certified mail simply calling the landlords office and telling them you …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
Can a landlord require a ‘refundable’ pet security deposit of $300?

… landlords cant require you to put down more than one months rent as a security deposit under the Housing Stability … Protection Act HSTPA of 2019 a landmark series of rent reforms that capped security deposits   application fees  and … rent or additional monthly fee to keep a pet in your apartment Similar to an amenity fee this type of charge is …

By Celia Young |January 28, 2025 - 1:30PM