NYC renter guides

Checklists and walkthrough tips you can use on a tour — with photos and tables included.

Can My Co-op Board Reject My Sublet Application?

Oct 20, 2018

'Picture this: You''ve found the perfect subtenant for your co-op apartment,

Can My Landlord Charge a Pet Deposit in NYC?

Oct 20, 2018

Imagine your furry friend finally approved, only for your NYC landlord to

Can My Landlord Charge Extra for Building Amenities?

Oct 20, 2018

'Picture this: You step into your building''s shiny gym or lounge, only to

Can My Landlord Charge Me for Pest Control?

Oct 20, 2018

Imagine opening your mailbox to a bill for pest control that you swear wasn't

Can My Landlord Charge More Rent If I Have a Roommate?

Oct 20, 2018

Your landlord just hit you with a rent hike notice- all because you added

Can My Landlord Enter My Apartment Without Notice in NYC?

Oct 20, 2018

Imagine coming home to find your landlord rifling through your fridge-uninvited.

Can My Landlord Evict Me for Having an Unauthorized Pet?

Oct 20, 2018

Imagine coming home to an eviction notice-just because your furry friend

Can My Landlord Evict Me Without a Court Order in NYC?

Oct 20, 2018

'Imagine coming home to find your apartment door chained shut and your stuff

Can My Landlord Keep My Security Deposit for Normal Wear and Tear?

Oct 20, 2018

Ever moved out only to get hit with a security deposit deduction for "faded

Can My Landlord Raise My Rent If I'm Rent Stabilized?

Oct 20, 2018

Your landlord just slipped a rent hike notice under your door- panic mode