8 ways to negotiate a smaller rent increase at lease renewal time

… If your lease is up for renewal your landlord has likely notified you that your … increase above 882 percent in court So that gives you a bit more bargaining power in certain situations Read How to tell … because finding new renters can be costly especially if renovations or updates are needed before the place can be …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to tell if your NYC apartment building is protected by the new Good Cause eviction law

… law But determining if you are protected by Good Cause is no simple task Editors note As of August 2024 landlords … Cause applies to a unit Good Cause eviction is essentially what it sounds like Your landlord needs a good reason to … said Cea Weaver coalition director for the nonprofit Housing Justice for All Tenants have to selfadvocate and its …

By Celia Young |December 26, 2024 - 9:30AM