security deposit

Ask Sam: Can my landlord make me pay for my own bed bug extermination?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |June 20, 2017 - 2:59PM

Ask Sam: Can my landlord withhold my security deposit in exchange for an extra free month?

… deposit though it may be a better deal to accept the extra months in your apartment says Sam Himmelstein a lawyer who … fact its usually the tenants who want to apply the last months rent as a way to get around that Its not technically … To submit a question for this column click here To ask about a legal consultation email Sam or call 212 3493000 … …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |February 2, 2017 - 1:59PM

Troubleshooting

Ask Sam: I paid last month's rent when I moved in. Now that I'm leaving, can my landlady make me pay more?

… … While she cant make you pay enough to cover the rent raise your landlord can ask you make up the difference between your initial payment and your current rent says Sam Himmelstein a lawyer who represents …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |July 12, 2016 - 12:59PM

The Search

10 of the biggest New York real estate myths—debunked

By Virginia K. Smith |December 30, 2015 - 10:44AM

Sales Market

Has the U.K. solved renters' security deposit problem?

… There are some major differences between renting a flat in London and an apartment in New York First … cost of the repairs needed the parties can choose to go to what is called an alternative dispute resolution service … battles writes Slate For renters the upside is obvious You dont have to worry about losing your security deposit or …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |October 7, 2015 - 2:30PM