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

… … 1 Hire a thirdparty guarantor … If you dont have a family member or friend who can act as a guarantor or cosigner you … versions of this article contained reporting and writing by Virginia K Smith and Emily Myers … You Might Also Like … …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 5, 2026 - 11:30AM
Can a landlord require a ‘refundable’ pet security deposit of $300?

… City landlords cant require you to put down more than one months rent as a security deposit under the Housing … Protection Act HSTPA of 2019 a landmark series of rent reforms that capped security deposits   application fees  and … Rozen Law Group Editors Note Realty Bites tackles your NYC rental questions Have a query for our experts Drop us an …

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

… in Flatbush Brooklyn on a monthtomonth lease and like many New Yorkers shes always looking for the next best thing This … In an era of TikTok apartment influencers and Instagramable real estate listings its no wonder fraudsters have taken to …

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