Virginia K. Smith
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Hamptons a la carte: how to pull off a short-term rental on the East End
March 17, 2015 - 08:59 AM
Warmer climes bring thoughts of summer getaways, and though Hamptons haters abound, there's no denying the call of the East End. A mere mention of the place can connote Gatsby (or Gossip Girl)-level opulence, but as long as there have been share houses or people willing to sleep four to a bed, the non-millionaires among us have been finding ways to stake out spots in Long Island's most hyped (and expensive) beach towns.
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My tenant wants to put a clause in the lease saying she can move out early. Should I let her? Read More
March 16, 2015 - 15:15 PM
Q. I'm about to renew a lease with my tenant, and she's asked me to add an early termination clause. Is this standard in New York, and is there a typical notice period? What kind of legal language should I include?
Make like Ray and join your community board (but don't expect to be put in charge)
March 16, 2015 - 13:45 PM
Per usual, Ray is the only Girls character worth taking cues from (or even paying attention to at all, really, except maybe Hannah's dad, Tad), and last night he achieved a major victory: landing a spot as chair of his local Community Board. Of course, that's not actually possible for a person who's only been to one previous board meeting, but still, we're happy for him, despite the puzzling Marnie fixation. (Note to Ray: Shosh is way more interesting than Marnie.)
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Don't narc on the neighbors, when your hallway becomes a battleground, and more Read More
March 16, 2015 - 11:00 AM
The case for not being the neighborhood narc (Gothamist)
Think all the neighbors just looove your decorative additions to the common space? Think again (NYP)
6 private terraces to get you ready for grilling season
March 13, 2015 - 16:30 PM
The snow is melting, the streets are getting clean(ish), and it's not pitch black when you leave the office. Which means it's time to start plotting to spend as much time as possible at outdoor parties, whether they're in Brooklyn backyards or luxe landscaped roofdecks.
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Space savers for tiny kitchens, when to threaten the landlord with a lawsuit, and more Read More
March 13, 2015 - 11:15 AM
Gadgets that'll save space in a small kitchen (Apartment Therapy)
Don't forget: threatening a lawsuit can get you a break on your rent (The Awl)
Is your subway stop more known for finance bros, rich people, or drunk Columbia students? (Thrillist)
