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Rent
My roommate stopped paying rent, and my dad's our guarantor. What do I do?
By Virginia K. Smith |February 28, 2019 - 5:00PM
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Rent
How do I figure out what my stuff is worth in order to get renter's insurance?
By Nikki M. Mascali |February 4, 2019 - 12:00PM
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Rent
My landlord wants to screen my dog. What does that process involve?
By Nikki M. Mascali |January 15, 2019 - 10:00AM
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Troubleshooting
It's nearly mosquito season: Are NYC landlords required to provide screens for your windows?

… to provide window guards and other safety features on your windows as far as screens go youre on your own The Housing … City and it does not require that a landlord maintain storm windows or screens in windows says real estate attorney … if your building has more than three apartments and you live with children 11 or younger as weve written previously …

By Virginia K. Smith |May 23, 2017 - 8:59AM
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Rent
If I act as someone's guarantor, can they see all the financial information I'm giving the landlord?
By Virginia K. Smith |March 27, 2017 - 2:59PM
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Troubleshooting
What happens if your movers cancel at the last minute?
By Virginia K. Smith |March 22, 2017 - 3:59PM
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Live
When moving in with a partner who owns their apartment, should you pay toward the mortgage like you'd pay rent?
By Virginia K. Smith |December 21, 2016 - 8:59AM
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Troubleshooting
Noisy construction vehicles are parking on my block and making my life miserable. What can I do?
By Virginia K. Smith |October 20, 2016 - 3:59PM
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The Search
If I see the same rental listing on multiple websites, is that a sign of a scam?
By Virginia K. Smith |October 20, 2016 - 8:59AM
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Negotiating + Financing
What happens when you inherit a property that still has a mortgage on it?
By Virginia K. Smith |August 11, 2016 - 9:59AM