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The Search

Rent Coach: Do I really need a guarantor in order to renew my lease?

By Mike Akerly |October 24, 2013 - 12:18PM

The Market

Rent Coach: Can my girlfriend move into the co-op I'm renting even though she's not on the lease?

By Mike Akerly |October 10, 2013 - 1:16PM

The Market

Rent Coach: Why aren't brokers more upfront with their listings information?

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By Mike Akerly |September 5, 2013 - 10:44AM

The Market

Rent Coach: Should I postpone my search until after the crazy summer season?

By Mike Akerly |August 22, 2013 - 12:52PM

The Market

Rent Coach: How much is my landlord allowed to raise my rent?

By Mike Akerly |August 8, 2013 - 11:18AM

Roommates + Landlords

Rent Coach: How much notice of a rent increase is our landlord required to give us?

By Mike Akerly |July 25, 2013 - 3:22PM

The Search

Rent Coach: What's the worst that can happen if I move out a few days after my lease expires?

By Mike Akerly |July 11, 2013 - 2:12PM

Improve

"We can't use our stove. Should the landlord pay for takeout?"

By Mike Akerly |June 20, 2013 - 2:13PM

The Market

Rent Coach: Who's responsible for renting me an illegal apartment?

By Mike Akerly |June 6, 2013 - 2:33PM

The Market

Rent Coach: My landlord says he's not allowed to take a bigger security deposit. Is that true?

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By Mike Akerly |May 23, 2013 - 11:01AM