Realty Bites

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Troubleshooting
How can you make sure your roommates are actually paying their bills?
By Virginia K. Smith |May 26, 2016 - 8:59AM
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Troubleshooting
I think my neighbors are mistreating their dog. Should I report them?
By Virginia K. Smith |April 27, 2016 - 9:59AM
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Roommates + Landlords
Can I ditch my guarantor when I renew my lease?
By Virginia K. Smith |November 23, 2015 - 2:59PM
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Troubleshooting
Help! My roommate's trying to kick me out!
By Virginia K. Smith |November 11, 2015 - 8:59AM
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Troubleshooting
Your (backache-free) guide to moving into a walkup
By Virginia K. Smith |October 29, 2015 - 11:59AM
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Improve
I've been hiding a cat from my landlord. Should I renew my lease, or leave before I get caught?
By Virginia K. Smith |September 16, 2015 - 10:30AM
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Troubleshooting
I finally got off the wait list for a Mitchell-Lama apartment, and now the building's going private. What can I do?
By Virginia K. Smith |September 2, 2015 - 9:59AM
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Troubleshooting
Can workers with tipped wages qualify for affordable housing?
By Virginia K. Smith |July 21, 2015 - 1:30PM
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Suburbs
Is there affordable housing in New Jersey, and where do I find it?

… We often receive emails from readers asking for help in navigating their own real estate crises In  … them answers … THE CONUNDRUM … Do luxury buildings in New Jersey have subsidized apartments for rent similar to the ones available on NYC …

By Virginia K. Smith |June 19, 2015 - 8:59AM
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Troubleshooting
My landlord charges $75 if the rent is 3 days late. Is that OK?
By Virginia K. Smith |February 27, 2015 - 9:59AM