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By: 4 Things to Know About Evictions and Lockouts in NYC | openigloo

4 Things to Know About Evictions and Lockouts in NYC | openigloo — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:51:40 +0000

[…] risk of eviction or potentially in a combative situation with a landlord, it’s important to know your rights. Here are 4 things every renter should know about evictions and illegal […]

By: Broker Fees in NYC: How Does It Work? Who Pays? | openigloo

Broker Fees in NYC: How Does It Work? Who Pays? | openigloo — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:54:46 +0000

[…] current law says that renters are on the hook to pay the broker fee. At one point, a law said landlords had to […]

By: Effective Solutions for Late or Missed Rent Payments

Effective Solutions for Late or Missed Rent Payments — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 19:31:35 +0000

[…] cities have laws and regulations about late rent payments and fees. In New York City, for example, the maximum late fee a landlord […]

By: Radiators: secrets that not all NYC renters realize

Radiators: secrets that not all NYC renters realize — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 22:42:21 +0000

[…] and can pose a real danger to young children. That’s why in 2013, a New York state bill passed requiring landlords to install radiator covers at the request of a tenant residing with a child aged twelve […]

By: What Every NYC Renter Must Know About Heat Season in NYC

What Every NYC Renter Must Know About Heat Season in NYC — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 21:55:12 +0000

[…] us! That mean’s heat season is in full effect. From October 1 to May 31 every year, landlords are legally obligated to make sure your apartment and building have functioning and sufficient heat. Here are 5 things […]

By: Rent Negotiate Successfully with Email Templates from openigloo

Rent Negotiate Successfully with Email Templates from openigloo — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 18:31:56 +0000

[…] notice. Many renters have reached out to us asking what they can do if a landlord breaks this rule. Try […]

By: Security Deposits: What Every NYC Renter Should Know

Security Deposits: What Every NYC Renter Should Know — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 20:38:58 +0000

[…] having a lawyer is no guarantee of getting your deposit back, knowing the laws and regulations around security deposits is a good place to start. Here are a few things every New York City renter […]

By: The Best Ways to Find Rent-Stabilized Units in NYC - openigloo

The Best Ways to Find Rent-Stabilized Units in NYC - openigloo — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:02:20 +0000

[…] in a rent-stabilized apartment, you can’t hold your landlords accountable and could be subject to illegal rent […]

By: Moving To New York? 5 Things You Need To Know BEFORE You Rent An Apartment In NYC - openigloo

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:15:09 +0000

[…] New York has dozens of laws to help protect renters. For example, landlords can only charge a maximum of $20 as an application fee. Landlords must return security deposits within 14 days of move-out. Landlords must give notice if they want to raise your rent by more than 5%. And the list goes on. You can read more about NYC Housing Laws here. […]

By: 3 Things You Should Check Before Signing a Lease - openigloo blog

3 Things You Should Check Before Signing a Lease - openigloo blog — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 11:31:35 +0000

[…] but it’s important to make sure the lease doesn’t include any strange clauses that go against housing laws. A renter wrote us recently to share some of the clauses their landlord included in the lease to […]