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

… must be properly served as required by statute  As far as a new solo lease if your income satisfies the landlords … a guarantor Renters Survival Kit … Mike Akerly …  is a New York City real estate attorney landlord and real estate broker He …

By Mike Akerly |March 13, 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 … an elevator or paying extra for staff to remove boxes  However its also a good way for the building to add to its … apartment with roommates   Landlord wants to buy you out How to name your priceplus reallife examples from $15K to $1 …

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?

… has collapsed six times in two years  My landlord wants me to clear out all my possessions again so they can repaint … that the tenant agree with their landlords determination  However there is more to your situation then the basic … fix would not likely qualify as a breach of the warranty  However there is certainly an argument that it rises to that …

By Mike Akerly |January 31, 2014 - 12:43PM
Rent Coach: What is "preferential" rent?

… Q I noticed that my lease shows the legal rent and preferential rent which is significantly lower than the legal …

By Mike Akerly |January 16, 2014 - 12:51PM