My tenants' gas is out. Do I owe them a rent abatement?

… gas easier on your tenants Nevertheless it may be in your best interests to also give them a rent abatement  our experts  say Under the citys Warranty of … you tried to take your tenants to court for withholding rent Park adds as well as by the DHCR if your tenants file a …

By Alanna Schubach |April 15, 2019 - 9:00AM
Would you rent this one bedroom in Little Italy where you have to cook on a hot plate?

… have more leverage these days because of a slowdown in the rental market which means  landlords are under pressure to find tenants The number of new Manhattan leases signed in January fell almost 8 percent … to the  Elliman Report  for Manhattan Brooklyn and Queens rentals  One common renovation project in NYC where many …

By Jennifer White Karp |February 27, 2019 - 9:00AM
Want to save money every month? Consider buying an apartment with utilities included

… month by buying a place where utilities are included but arent sure how to even begin your search Rory Bolger of Citi … baked in with your maintenance or common charges So how does it all work exactly Read on to find out … How hard is … will pay them and youll pay nothing as is typical with many rental units The term utilities included is not a real perk …

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner |March 14, 2017 - 9:59AM
5 surprises that trip up first-time roommates—and how to handle them

… road … Youre legally responsible for the entire apartments rent … Make no mistake this is the big one If your roommate falls behind on the rent moves out or for any other reason stops paying youre … everybody has misconceptions about that says Shoenau It doesnt matter who defaulted everyone is liable Guarantors …

By Virginia K. Smith |December 14, 2016 - 9:59AM
What happens to tenants when Con Ed turns the gas off?

… Most savvy NYC tenants have a checklist of what they look for when … might think to ask about the buildings gas line even though old decrepit pipes could potentially result in disaster The … she says adding that her twins were only five years old at the time and cooking for the family became a major …

By Alanna Schubach |September 21, 2016 - 8:59AM
My building's had an illegal, hazardous gas hookup for years. Can I get a rent abatement?

… … While your landlord was certainly in the wrong you may not be entitled to reimbursement for the rent youve paid while unknowingly staying in a dangerous … a problem how do you quantify the damages Given that you werent affected by the dubious meter hookup it may be hard to …

By Virginia K. Smith |September 12, 2016 - 9:59AM
Never mind: A judge just nixed that proposed break on your water bill

… Not so fast The New York Daily News reports that a Manhattan Supreme Court judge  has deemed the plan illegal … was a jab at the mayors sucessful push last year for the Rent Guidelines Board to enact a rent freeze As for the mayors camp they plan to appeal The …

By Virginia K. Smith |June 22, 2016 - 1:59PM