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3 tips if you’re suing your landlord in small claims court for your security deposit

By Jennifer White Karp |May 5, 2026 - 11:30AM

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

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 5, 2026 - 11:30AM

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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

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

Roommates + Landlords

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

… more information read Bricks best advice on having pets in NYC And if you have an emotionalsupport pet or service dog … If the landlord has agreed in advance to let you make improvements or alterations to the apartment make sure you … form attached to your lease But its worth digging deeper into a buildings bed bug history because that form …

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

Roommates + Landlords

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?

… than one months rent as a security deposit under the Housing Stability Tenant Protection Act HSTPA of 2019 a landmark … pet rent youre in luck NYC is one of the most petfriendly cities in the nation and roughly three quarters of rental … I have to pay a refundable $300 pet security deposit on top of one months rent as a security deposit Is this allowed …

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