NYC Renter Guides

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

Can I Withhold Rent If I Have No Heat in NYC?

Shivering in your NYC apartment with no heat? You're not just uncomfortable-you

Can I Withhold Rent If My Landlord Won't Make Repairs?

Your toilet's backed up for weeks, the heat's busted in freezing weather,

Can My Co-op Board Reject My Sublet Application?

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

Can My Landlord Charge a Pet Deposit in NYC?

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

Can My Landlord Charge Extra for Building Amenities?

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

Can My Landlord Charge Me for Pest Control?

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?

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

Can My Landlord Do Construction While I'm Living There?

Can my landlord do construction while I'm living there? Learn your habitability rights, notice requirements, lease clauses, and remedies like rent aba...

Can My Landlord Enter My Apartment Without Notice in NYC?

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

Can My Landlord Evict Me for Having an Unauthorized Pet?

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

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

'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?

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