Can my NYC landlord really make me trash my cannabis plants?

…     … Many New Yorkers can grow their own marijuana in their … right to grow up to three immature and three mature cannabis plants at home But that new right came with several … garden is yours aloneand walled off from your neighborsyour landlord can make you move your marijuana And you should do …

By Celia Young |September 12, 2025 - 9:30AM
I have $100,000 in the bank but no income. Can I still rent an apartment in NYC?

… … Many New Yorkers would envy this situation when it comes to rental conundrums Having six figures in your bank account … Others will reject you out of hand  Without a salary your best bet is to find a guarantor usually a parent or another relative residing in the tristate area  Every landlord is different said Daniel Kandinov an …

By Evelyn Battaglia |April 7, 2025 - 10:00AM
My NYC landlord charges $75 if the rent is three days late. Is that OK?

… that fee is too much and too soon Its illegal for your landlord to charge you any late fee unless your rent is more … $50 or 5 percent of your monthly rent whatever is less and can only be imposed after five days under the Housing … information for February 2025  Your landlord also cannot evict you because you havent paid a late feethough they can

By Celia Young |February 19, 2025 - 3:30PM
Can I apply for the housing lottery even if I don’t live in NYC?

… … In short yes Anyone can apply to New York Citys housing lottery according to the Department of Housing … the housing lotteryhow the city releases new rentstabilized apartmentscan be life changing for any New Yorker Housing … New York Citys housing lottery but I dont live in the five boroughs Can I apply even if I dont live in the city … Rent …

By Celia Young |January 13, 2025 - 9:30AM
Who is responsible for fixing a clogged drain, you or your landlord?

… repairs  Editors Note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for our experts Drop us an … into trouble if you are repeatedly flushing things down the toilet that are not meant to be flushed such as paper towels … items like grease or food fat down the drain or into said toilet  … When plumbing problems go very wrong … Lest you …

By Evelyn Battaglia |November 21, 2024 - 12:30PM