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

… to add at least $5000 to $10000 And if youre running an athome business rather than working from home for an …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |February 8, 2021 - 9:30AM
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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
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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
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Roommates + Landlords
My roommate was exposed to the coronavirus. Do I need to be in quarantine too?
By Austin Havens-Bowen |January 5, 2021 - 9:30AM
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Can my NYC apartment building really ban me from having overnight guests?
By Austin Havens-Bowen |December 15, 2020 - 9:30AM
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I’m unemployed and need to rent a NYC apartment. Should I use a guarantor?
By Austin Havens-Bowen |December 8, 2020 - 2:30PM
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Does being a guarantor for a NYC apartment impact your credit score?

… its important to keep in mind that if you fail to pay your rent and your father doesnt bail you out then both your … be negatively affected When your landlord pulls your parents credit report the inquiry shouldnt decrease their … between are considered on a casebycase basis Editors Note  Realty Bites  tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |November 17, 2020 - 1:30PM
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Roommates + Landlords
My landlord wants me out for a few days to replace the floors. Am I entitled to a rent reduction?
By Austin Havens-Bowen |November 6, 2020 - 9:30AM