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 rentrent in lieu of their income requirement  Depending on how close you are to satisfying their requirement you may be … though it isnt unheard of for landlords to ask for as much as 6 months for higher risk tenants Lastly you can …

By Mike Akerly |March 13, 2014 - 9:59AM
Rent Coach: What?! My landlord blindsided me with move-in fees!

… an apartment in Queens Now that Ive signed the lease the landlord says I have to pay a movein fee right now and put … see language that says the tenant must follow any rules or regulations put forward by the buildings management company … always good to ask what fees are associated with the rental  Those may include broker fees moveinmoveout fees …

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?

… wife and I have rented a condo for nearly two years as good tenants  We are expecting our first child at the end of … and that the owner is dragging his feet on listing the property for sale it seems like we should be released from … of our security deposit less any reasonable hold back for damages  In effect the landlord is bringing upon himself any …

By Mike Akerly |December 5, 2013 - 12:50PM
Rent Coach: We broke our lease, found new tenants and the landlord blew them off. Why are we still on the hook?

… Q My wife and I recently broke our lease after a job change that required a move Our landlord informed us that there would be an $800 … and advertised that the apartment would undergo a significant renovation before the next tenant moves in … Why should …

By Mike Akerly |November 22, 2013 - 1:01PM