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

… to rent an apartment but the lease states that if I smoke inside the landlord can keep my security deposit Is that … will lose their deposit for smoking  The risk is that a court might interpret such a provision as an agreement upon … my apartment for rent to nonsmokers only   Moving to NYC Heres a crash course in finding an apartment here …

By Mike Akerly |February 27, 2014 - 9:59AM
Rent Coach: Should I insist on getting a copy of my signed lease BEFORE I move in?

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By Mike Akerly |January 2, 2014 - 1:21PM
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 fee … is a fee Sign says there isnt What gives Rent Coach When does a brokers fee agreement expire How to Rent a NYC …

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