Rent Coach: My roommates moved out and I want to rent our place solo. How does that work?

… on the lease After our lease expired March 1 I covered the rent for the entire place and Ive been paying my rent without a problem for years Still my landlord insists … must be properly served as required by statute  As far as a new solo lease if your income satisfies the landlords …

By Mike Akerly |March 13, 2014 - 9:59AM
Rent Coach: My landlord is threatening to keep my deposit if I smoke inside. Is that allowed?

… Q Im about to rent an apartment but the lease states that if I smoke … that required repair beyond normal wear and tear or unpaid rent  The reason that a landlord cannot simply retain a … as responsibility for the cleanup … Mike Akerly …  is a New York City real estate attorney landlord and real estate …

By Mike Akerly |February 27, 2014 - 9:59AM
Rent Coach: What?! My landlord blindsided me with move-in fees!

… Q Im planning to rent an apartment in Queens Now that Ive signed the lease … by those rules as would the owner of the apartment if youre renting from an individual though they could agree to cover … application fees and amenity fees    … Mike Akerly …  is a New York City real estate attorney landlord and real estate …

By Mike Akerly |February 13, 2014 - 2:24PM
Rent Coach: Do I need to let my landlord in to fix a problem even if I'm moving out?

… of Habitability is implied in every residential lease in New York meaning that it doesnt have to be explicitly … that every landlord guarantees that 1 the premises they rent out are fit for human habitation 2 the condition is … to their life health or safety  A tenants obligation to pay rent is conditioned upon their landlords fulfillment of …

By Mike Akerly |January 31, 2014 - 12:43PM
Do I have to pay a broker fee on an apartment I found through the super?

… When a landlord engages a broker to list its property they arent necessarily doing so for the prospective tenants … Well have to sign a contract that states that if anyone rents your apartment during the term of our agreement Ill be … the circumstances of your transaction … Mike Akerly …  is a New York City real estate attorney landlord and real estate …

By Mike Akerly |November 7, 2013 - 12:44PM