Realty Bites

Roommates + Landlords

My refrigerator is not cold enough. How can I get my landlord to fix it?

By Austin Havens-Bowen |March 18, 2021 - 12:30PM

Roommates + Landlords

Can my roommate and I use the same guarantor for our NYC rental apartment?

By Austin Havens-Bowen |March 9, 2021 - 12:30PM

Rent

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

By Austin Havens-Bowen |February 25, 2021 - 12:30PM

Rent

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

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

The Search

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

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

Roommates + Landlords

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

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

Roommates + Landlords

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

… now must work to prevent spreading the virus to others Roommates are considered to be household members like a … at Hunter College It can be difficult if you live with roommates who you arent very close with in a small NYC … we share a bathroom which makes things difficult … Rent … Roommates + Landlords … bathroom … cleaning … Coronavirus … …

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

Rent

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

By Austin Havens-Bowen |December 15, 2020 - 9:30AM

Rent

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

… require your annual salary to be 40 to 45 times the monthly rent Depending on your roommates salary you might not meet … because unemployment benefits are capped at $504 a weekand you might earn less because benefits are based on … them to do so Editors Note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for our experts Drop us an …

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

Rent

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

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