The pros and cons of rent to own in NYC

… and Brooklyn have been going up all year its tempting to imagine those monthly payments being put to better use … mechanism to create equity towards that deposit he says  However Strelov points out these kinds of arrangements are … option agreement is watertight to avoid any confusion about how and when to exercise your right to buy so you dont lose …

By Emily Myers |October 14, 2019 - 2:00PM
The new development I'm renting in had the gas turned off. What do I do?

… this point  our experts  say Given that the building youre renting in has undergone major construction it may be that … the city is exercising caution in checking the gas lines before tenants move in  The city sometimes shuts off the gas … was being renovated On top of that I checked the DOB website and couldnt find a current certificate of occupancy …

By Alanna Schubach |October 7, 2019 - 10:00AM
What's the best way to communicate with my NYC landlord?

… hear from and there are different schools of thought on how much you should communicate with your landlord Some New Yorkers who have a good deal on an apartment ascribe to the belief that keeping as low a profile as possible … estate lawyer  Todd V Lamb  says that most leases specify how tenants must give a landlord notice usually via …

By Mimi OConnor |October 1, 2019 - 12:00PM