Didn't get your security deposit returned in NYC? A new chatbot can help

… But youre still sweating because you havent received your security deposit from your old place and youre counting on that money … an online chatbot that can help New Yorkers draft a letter to their landlord to demand the return of their …

By Celia Young |July 7, 2025 - 11:00AM
No co-signer for your rental? No problem—try these 6 guarantor workarounds

… To demonstrate that you can reliably pay your rent you will usually need to show a combination of good … if you cant In NYC cosigners and guarantors  are generally required to have a credit score of at least 700 and an … it easier to bring a lawsuit in the event of an issue Some landlords will only accept guarantors who are NY residents …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 17, 2025 - 10:30AM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… When moving to a new rental apartment in New York City you may be … Malin chief operating officer at The Corcoran Group Some landlords have drafted thousands of leases and are not … rate Your landlord has to give you at least 30days notice if they plan to raise the rent by 5 percent or more …

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM
Can a landlord require a ‘refundable’ pet security deposit of $300?

… answer is no Your landlord cannot charge you an additional security deposit because you have a pet New York City … landlords cant require you to put down more than one months rent as a security deposit under the Housing Stability … Tenant Protection Act HSTPA of 2019 a landmark series of rent reforms that capped security deposits   application …

By Celia Young |January 28, 2025 - 1:30PM