4 ways to talk your landlord into letting you have a pet

… of the most petfriendly cities in the nation but not every landlord is going to welcome your furry or feathered friend  … one months rent for a security depositmaking pet fees illegal  Read on for four tactics you can try to get your … and decide you want to get a pet your best course of action is to be honest about your desire If youve been a …

By Celia Young |July 17, 2025 - 10:00AM
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 … market like the current one youll often have to accept what the landlord offers you In a market with high vacancies … negotiate a lower rent increase at renewal time Good Cause does not apply to rentstabilized renters who already have

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 … Protection Act HSTPA of 2019 a landmark series of rent reforms that capped security deposits   application fees  and late fees The first two …

By Celia Young |January 28, 2025 - 1:30PM
Nearly three-quarters of NYC rental listings say they are pet friendly

… friendly In fact NYC ranks seventh on a list of the top 10 most petfriendly cities in the US with 72 percent of rental … are no less pet obsessed Pets allowed is the secondmost popular rental search filter according to Zillows NYC brand  … dog in NYC is harder than in the suburbs especially if you live in an apartment building with a long elevator ride to …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 3, 2024 - 2:30PM