When you apply for an apartment, the landlord will need to verify your income to ensure that you can afford the monthly rent. They will usually ask you how much you make on your application, but they will also need proof in the form of financial documents to verify that your claims are accurate. There … Read more
Renting
Signing a lease comes with the obligation of paying your rent on time and abiding by any other stipulations in the contract. But life happens, and occasionally, a tenant may need to get out of a lease early due to unforeseen circumstances. Breaking the lease is often your best option. Breaking a lease without an … Read more
Landlords own the property that tenants occupy, and therefore they have control over much of what goes on in that building. However, as a tenant, you have certain rights that a landlord must respect, and failure to do so constitutes a breach of their legal responsibilities. Here is a look at some of the acts … Read more
New York City is known for its exorbitant housing prices. Rent regulation legislation is meant to keep the market from getting out of control, but finding rent-stabilized apartments in NYC can be challenging. The limited supply and high demand for housing in NYC create prime conditions for landlords who want to raise prices as high … Read more
Most states require that the landlord or the tenant provide the other party with a 30-day notice to vacate if they no longer wish to continue the relationship. One of the benefits of renting is that if you are no longer happy with your current living situation, you can choose to move at the end … Read more
Evicting someone from an apartment in New York is never easy. But if you have a tenant who refuses to pay rent or has otherwise violated the lease terms, it may be unavoidable. New York has strict tenant protection laws that you must follow to evict someone from your building legally. It’s often a long … Read more