It can be difficult for an individual to find a rental property in New York City that suits his or her needs. There is often high demand and short supply, accompanied by steep rent payments. Some tenants may only want to rent a room, rather than a whole apartment, whether to save money, because they […]

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Typically, tenants in Queens will have to pay a security deposit to a landlord when renting an apartment. In theory, a security deposit, which is often equivalent to one month’s rent, is held by the landlord for the term of the lease and will be used at the conclusion of the tenancy to pay for any damages […]

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Upon completing the often challenging task of securing a rental property in New York City, a tenant might have high hopes that the rest of his or her experience will be smooth sailing. Unfortunately, however, that is not always the case, and all too often landlord-tenant disputes arise over a variety of issues. Tenants may benefit from […]

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Both landlords and tenants have certain obligations to the other party in a landlord-tenant relationship. One of a landlord’s essential obligations is to repair the premises when needed. A landlord is not required to make all repairs, however, so it can be helpful for both landlords and tenants to be aware of repairs that may […]

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Given the rising cost to rent in New York City, the law is designed to make sure that some residents are able to rent a place to live or stay in their current residence without having to pay escalating prices to do so. This is known as rent stabilization. Many people seek to have a […]

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