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The Search
Are you an international student in NYC? Here's how to rent an apartment
By Evelyn Battaglia |August 29, 2023 - 2:30PM
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Small Projects + DIY
How do I keep my neighbor’s smoke and cooking odors out of my apartment?
By Celia Young |July 18, 2023 - 12:30PM
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Roommates + Landlords
I’m moving out. Do I have to help show my apartment to the next renter?
By Celia Young |July 12, 2023 - 2:30PM
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The Search
Should I line up a guarantor before I start my search for a NYC rental apartment?
By Evelyn Battaglia |June 29, 2023 - 12:30PM
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The Search
Can I be a lease guarantor for both of my adult children? What are the risks?
By Jennifer White Karp |March 13, 2023 - 2:30PM
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Roommates + Landlords
I'm moving out of my apartment and there's peeling paint in the bathroom. Could I lose my security deposit?
By Austin Havens-Bowen |November 29, 2022 - 1:30PM
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Roommates + Landlords
I'm a guarantor for a lease but I can't handle the responsibility. How do I get out of this?
By Austin Havens-Bowen |November 15, 2022 - 9:30AM
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Roommates + Landlords
I have bad credit and need to rent an apartment in NYC. What are my options?
By Austin Havens-Bowen |November 10, 2022 - 2:30PM
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Roommates + Landlords
My landlord says I can't hang things on my apartment walls. What's the deal?
By Austin Havens-Bowen |November 3, 2022 - 9:30AM
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Roommates + Landlords
I'm moving out and my landlord asked me to sign a release form. What's the deal?
By Austin Havens-Bowen |October 20, 2022 - 12:30PM