Rent Coach: My landlord is threatening to keep my deposit if I smoke inside. Is that allowed?

… apartment but the lease states that if I smoke inside the landlord can keep my security deposit Is that legal … A A … themselves for the damages they suffer at the hands of tenants  The amount of the deposit they refuse to return … for landlords and tenants to agree in the lease as to the propertys smoking policy  If its prohibited and a …

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 … I have to pay a movein fee right now and put down a deposit when I move out  Our lease doesnt say anything about this … in or out of the premises Remember Its always good to ask what fees are associated with the rental  Those may include …

By Mike Akerly |February 13, 2014 - 2:24PM
Rent Coach: Are brokers more willing to negotiate their fees in the winter?

… Q Im planning on moving to a new rental this winter Id really like to avoid paying a broker … the lease was signed Do I still need to pay Rent Coach Why wont my broker lower her fee on a condo rental Rent Coach …

By Mike Akerly |December 19, 2013 - 1:29PM
Rent Coach: We want to move out early and find new tenants, but the landlord wants to sell instead of re-rent. Who's responsible?

… Q My wife and I have rented a condo for nearly two years as good tenants  We are … the lease was signed Do I still need to pay Rent Coach Why wont my broker lower her fee on a condo rental Rent Coach …

By Mike Akerly |December 5, 2013 - 12:50PM