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

… You did it You dodged scams trekked to packed apartment tours found an agent who actually responds to your … But youre still sweating because you havent received your security deposit from your old place and youre counting on … your money and someone is holding it hostage If we could free them of that fear and anxiety that would be why were …

By Celia Young |July 7, 2025 - 11:00AM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… Malin chief operating officer at The Corcoran Group Some landlords have drafted thousands of leases and are not … to negotiate the terms but Malin said it never hurts to ask for a change thats important to you If the apartment has … the policies on renewals and roommates your liability for insurance and whether you are paying for any utilities  … 1 …

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

… 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 …

By Celia Young |January 28, 2025 - 1:30PM
Elaborate apartment scams on Instagram can cost renters thousands—along with their pride

… kind of catfish afoot in New York City and these fraudsters arent feigning hot dates but a new place to live  It was … taken to social media to target unsuspecting renters But what is shocking is how sophisticated some of these scams … firms on Instagram even going as far as to forge legal documents real estate licenses New York ID cards and more …

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