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 … rent in lieu of their income requirement  Depending on how close you are to satisfying their requirement you may be …

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 the landlord says I have to pay a movein fee right now and put … amenity fees    … Mike Akerly …  is a New York City real estate attorney landlord and real estate broker He is also …

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?

… leaked and plaster has collapsed six times in two years  My landlord wants me to clear out all my possessions again so … up again  Ive given notice to move out in four months  Am I legally required to let my landlord in to plaster and paint …  A The short answer is …

By Mike Akerly |January 31, 2014 - 12:43PM
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 … very least negotiate down from 15 percent During the slow months how open are brokers to negotiating their fees And …

By Mike Akerly |December 19, 2013 - 1:29PM