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The Search
I was asked to pay a $500 'processing fee' for a rental application. Is this legal?
By Alanna Schubach |July 12, 2021 - 1:30PM
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Roommates + Landlords
My landlord wants me to pay for repairs after returning my security deposit. Do I have to repay him?
By Austin Havens-Bowen |July 1, 2021 - 1:30PM
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Rent
Co-ops exempted from New York's tenant protection laws
By Emily Myers |June 11, 2021 - 2:00PM
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Roommates + Landlords
I'm moving and my landlord asked for next month's rent. Do I have to pay?
By Austin Havens-Bowen |April 22, 2021 - 1:30PM
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Rent
Renting in a NYC co-op or condo building? Expect to pay some extra fees
By Austin Havens-Bowen |April 19, 2021 - 1:30PM
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Co-ops
Co-op boards may have to explain why they rejected a buyer
By Emily Myers |March 30, 2021 - 12:30PM
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Rent
Why your security deposit should not be used as your last month's rent
By Emily Myers |February 23, 2021 - 1:30PM
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Roommates + Landlords
The inside scoop on security deposits and how to get yours back

… with the New York Attorney General The form can be downloaded in English or Spanish and you can attach …

By Emily Myers |January 27, 2021 - 3:30PM
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The Search
I found an apartment but I can't move right away. What should I do?

… a months notice which is why NYC renters tend to look for apartments very close to the end of their lease and why it … a prospective landlord Thats because with so many empty apartments in New York City now some landlords are being … mover in New York City Our sponsor and partner  Big Apple Moving lets you cancel with 72 hours notice and even has …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |January 26, 2021 - 9:30AM