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

… Q I find myself in the same position over and over the apartment Im interested in is not available … to do with why youre turning up empty handed as  in the current market tight inventory high rents very few landlords are offering OPs owner pays on …

By Mike Akerly |September 5, 2013 - 10:44AM
Rent Coach: Should I postpone my search until after the crazy summer season?

… Q  How much will it help if I wait til November to move  I know that late summer is high season especially for relatively inexpensive rentals my domain at the moment … I can be flexible in my … as well as potential incentives like one months free rent or a waived brokers fee  However there is also much …

By Mike Akerly |August 22, 2013 - 12:52PM
Rent Coach: How much is my landlord allowed to raise my rent?

… to pay $2550 this year  … Mike Akerly  … is a New York City real estate attorney landlord and real estate broker He is also … as legal advice and cannot substitute for the advice of a licensed professional applying their specialized knowledge …

By Mike Akerly |August 8, 2013 - 11:18AM
"We can't use our stove. Should the landlord pay for takeout?"

… Q I live in a rental building with a restaurant on the ground floor The restaurant is doing a major renovation and … was shut off and has stayed off ever sense … None of the renters were told in advance of the shutoff and we were all …

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