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 … the policies on renewals and roommates your liability for insurance and whether you are paying for any utilities  … 1 … isnt your responsibility you should challenge a lease that transfers the cost of repairs onto the tenant … 15 …

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

… you an additional security deposit because you have a pet New York City landlords cant require you to put down more than one months rent as a security deposit under the Housing Stability Tenant Protection Act HSTPA of 2019 a landmark …

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