Rent Coach: Can a landlord really ask for two months security deposit?

… Q I am applying to rent an apartment in the West Village and the landlord has asked for the first months rent and two months security at the … the landlord is requesting a larger security deposit your application would probably not be accepted without it  That …

By Mike Akerly |May 31, 2012 - 10:35AM
Rent Coach: The dark side of a no-fee listing

… Q I contacted several no fee listings online but when I met with … the building possibly determine who the landlord is and contact the landlord directly to rent another available unit … broker …  He is also the publisher of the Greenwich Village blog  … VillageConfidential …      See more   … Rent Coach … …

By Mike Akerly |May 24, 2012 - 2:38PM
Rent Coach: Protecting yourself from a corporate tenant

… Q  … I own a building in Manhattan and I have a rental applicant that … consider letting them do … A It is not all that uncommon for the tenant of a residential lease to be a business … paying rent on time  The guarantor should submit a complete application just as you would have any tenant submit to you …

By Mike Akerly |May 17, 2012 - 10:25AM
Rent Coach: The downside of renting a fully furnished apartment

… Q My wife and I are considering renting a fullyfurnished apartment for …   … Rent Coach … Related The joy of a furnished apartment Ask an Expert How to get top dollar on your sublet Ask an

By Mike Akerly |May 10, 2012 - 10:21AM
Rent Coach: Should I rent to a trust funder?

… $50000  … The rent is $4k per month and I usually like to see at least $160000+ in annual income … What are your … of the Greenwich Village blog  … VillageConfidential …    See more   … Rent Coach …   … Buy … Sales Market … Rent … …

By Mike Akerly |April 26, 2012 - 3:33PM
Rent Coach: Can I get my broker's fee refunded because my landlord didn't paint my apartment?

… role in the transaction was concluded He or she is probably contacting your landlord on your behalf as a courtesy as … actual obligations  At this point therefore you need to contact your landlord directly to request that the repairs … broker …  He is also the publisher of the Greenwich Village blog  … VillageConfidential …    See more   … Rent Coach … …

By Mike Akerly |April 19, 2012 - 10:46AM