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

By Celia Young |July 7, 2025 - 11:00AM

No co-signer for your rental? No problem—try these 6 guarantor workarounds

… he said … 3 Opt for a sublet or become the new roomie … Living in a place where your name is not on the primary … gauntlet Heads up however If you are subletting in a coop or condo expect a board interview Many listing sites advertise sublets as well as shortterm rentals Some sites will help you find a roommate …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 17, 2025 - 10:30AM

Rental buildings in Midtown Manhattan New York City seen from the Roosevelt Island Tramway

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Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

By Celia Young |June 9, 2025 - 2:30PM

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Ask Altagracia: How do I protect my security deposit and avoid owing extra rent when my lease ends?

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |February 24, 2025 - 9:30AM

A one year old Aussiedoodle enjoys time out on the upper east side of New York City with her owner on a sunny June morning.

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Can a landlord require a ‘refundable’ pet security deposit of $300?

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

A row of colorful old brick apartment buildings and residential buildings with fire escapes along a street in Chelsea of New York City.

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Forget what you’ve heard: You don’t have to pay a ‘good faith’ deposit for a rental

By Celia Young |October 7, 2024 - 3:15PM

The Search

Elaborate apartment scams on Instagram can cost renters thousands—along with their pride

By Celia Young |July 9, 2024 - 1:30PM

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Ask Sam: If I sue my landlord to get my security deposit back, will I have to pay his legal fees?

… … You only have to pay your landlords legal fees if he wins the court … and tenant associations Due to changes to the law its much easier to get your security deposit back now … claims court as long as the deposit is less than $10000 However there is another option that may be easier filing a …