You found the apartment of your dreams, your application has been approved, and your credit check has cleared. The next step is to sign your leasing agreement, and then happily moving in. But before signing your lease, here are some things to pay attention to, and to discuss with your future landlord. Read your lease Yes, […]
Continue reading →What do you need to rent an apartment in NYC: checklist Thousands of people move to Big Apple every year, and if you are one of them, you better be fully prepared with your paperwork to score the apartment of your dreams. Whether this is your first time renting, or you have some experience, this […]
Continue reading →Last month New York State approved a package of new rent laws. The changes are expected to give new stronger protection to the renters in New York City. NYC has more than 8 million residents. And about 65 percent of them – an estimated 5.4 million people – are renters. Here’s what changed this June […]
Continue reading →Living in NYC, you will most definitely face various types of landlord-tenant situations. Unfortunately, not all landlords are law abiding, so you should know when something goes wrong. Is your landlord breaking the law? The best way to protect yourself from such landlord is to know your rights as a tenant. Since landlord-tenant law differs […]
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