New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time

… provide income to offset the expenses of owning a place in New York Citylike your mortgage and maintenance paymentsbut … renting out your apartment for the first time you must know New Yorks rental laws prepare a comprehensive lease and … to maintaining housing for someone else is a whole new ballgame Editors note A previous version of this article …

By Jennifer White Karp |September 30, 2025 - 3:30PM
No co-signer for your rental? No problem—try these 6 guarantor workarounds

… To demonstrate that you can reliably pay your rent you will usually need to show a combination of good … cosignersomeone who will be on the lease with you and therefore fully liable for any unpaid rentor a guarantor who … strict than landlords 40times rent rule  and are accepted by thousands of buildings across the citya trend that …

By Evelyn Battaglia |June 17, 2025 - 10:30AM
Rental checklist: 20 things to look for when signing a lease in NYC

… When moving to a new rental apartment in New York City you may be tempted to … are often designed to protect the landlord more than the tenant So dont rush through the leasesigning process Youll … any charges within 14 days or he or she could be liable for damages up to twice the amount of the deposit Normal wear …

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