Realty Bites

Your thorniest, wildest, most intriguing questions about buying, selling, renting and living in NYC....answered.

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February 25, 2021 - 12:30PM

Can I still use my security deposit to pay my rent if I'm struggling because of the pandemic?

By Austin Havens-Bowen
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February 8, 2021 - 9:30AM

Does apartment insurance cover office equipment if I'm working from home?

By Austin Havens-Bowen
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January 26, 2021 - 9:30AM

I found an apartment but I can't move right away. What should I do?

By Austin Havens-Bowen
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January 7, 2021 - 1:30PM

My lease is up and I’m moving out but my roommate won’t leave. Am I responsible?

By Austin Havens-Bowen
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January 5, 2021 - 9:30AM

My roommate was exposed to the coronavirus. Do I need to be in quarantine too?

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December 15, 2020 - 9:30AM

Can my NYC apartment building really ban me from having overnight guests?

By Austin Havens-Bowen
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December 8, 2020 - 2:30PM

I’m unemployed and need to rent a NYC apartment. Should I use a guarantor?

By Austin Havens-Bowen
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November 17, 2020 - 1:30PM

Does being a guarantor for a NYC apartment impact your credit score?

By Austin Havens-Bowen
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November 6, 2020 - 9:30AM

My landlord wants me out for a few days to replace the floors. Am I entitled to a rent reduction?

By Austin Havens-Bowen
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October 30, 2020 - 11:30AM

My building management wants to see recent pay stubs. My lease is not up. Do I have to comply?

By Austin Havens-Bowen