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I’m struggling because of coronavirus. Why won’t my landlord lower the rent?

… landlords are pushing back against requests for breaks on rent our experts say I have it on good authority that … full rent However my landlord refuses to negotiate with me Why wont my landlord cut me a break and what else can I do … …

By Alanna Schubach |May 26, 2020 - 9:35AM

For Sale By Owner

I want to buy the building from my landlord. Are they obligated to offer me a deal?

By Virginia K. Smith |March 23, 2015 - 11:59AM

The Market

Rent Coach: Are brokers more willing to negotiate their fees in the winter?

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

The Search

A NYC landlord speaks: the scoop on leases, renewals, upgrades and more

… What types of upgrades a landlord typically will and wont pay for or even allow as well as whether your rent will increase and who will pay Why a landlord might not renew a lease how heshe figures out …

By Jennifer Laing |September 4, 2014 - 3:59PM

The Search

How to find a low- or no-fee apartment in NYC: Brick Underground's best advice

By Jennifer White Karp |October 26, 2021 - 9:30AM

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Roommates + Landlords

Good Cause FAQ: 10 questions and answers about NYC's new eviction law

… to go to housing court so its best to talk to them first Contact your landlord and reference the law when asking for … … eviction … rent laws … rent regulation … Good Cause FAQ 10 questions and answers about NYCs new eviction law …

By Celia Young |June 21, 2024 - 1:00PM

The Market

Rent Coach: We want to move out early and find new tenants, but the landlord wants to sell instead of re-rent. Who's responsible?

… Q My wife and I have rented a condo for nearly two years as good … the baby is born We move December 20th but our lease does not expire until the end of February The owner has a … Rent Coach Broker says there is a fee Sign says there isnt What gives Rent Coach When does a brokers fee agreement …