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

… When moving to a new rental apartment in New York City you may be tempted to quickly … it closely Its a legal contract obligating you to specific terms and conditions  Its essential to read that document … the rent you agreed to is explicitly stated in the lease along with the correct start and end dates If your rental has …

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

… … Well let the cat out of the bag The answer is no Your landlord cannot charge you an additional security … Buildings also may restrict you from bringing in certain pets such as large dogs Its also illegal to keep certain … listing to avoid a landlord who might try to stick you with other unlawful fees You could also try to find a …

By Celia Young |January 28, 2025 - 1:30PM
No goats, no gators: Here are some animals you absolutely cannot have in your NYC apartment

… Plenty of New York City apartments are advertised as petfriendly but dont get your gator just yet Boards and landlords often … certain petslike NYC doesnt allow big cats or other animals that are clearly dangerous Roberts says Why would you want

By Celia Young |September 8, 2023 - 12:30PM