Can I Trust a Landlord to Protect My Financial Information?
Without pay stubs, retirees must share detailed private data with landlords. But will they keep the information safe?
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Without pay stubs, retirees must share detailed private data with landlords. But will they keep the information safe?
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When homes are separated by just a few feet, an extensive or improper renovation project can wreak havoc next door.
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It may look like an attractive option: renting a home until you have enough money to buy it. But there are traps everywhere.
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For landlords who rely on rent money to pay the bills, going to housing court can be too costly and time-consuming.
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Co-op boards are responsible for protecting the building and its residents. But is checking IDs going too far?
By Jill Terreri Ramos

Landlords often use third-party billing services that tack on extra costs. Can you just go around them?
By Jill Terreri Ramos

A co-op must keep its building in good repair and in compliance with city laws, but the shareholders typically foot the bill.
By Jill Terreri Ramos

You can’t park in front of someone else’s legal driveway. But what is a legal driveway?
By Jill Terreri Ramos

Residents and building staff aren’t obligated to open the door — unless law enforcement has a warrant.
By Jill Terreri Ramos

A shareholder’s lease could be threatened with termination for “objectionable conduct.” But you’re going to need proof.
By Jill Terreri Ramos

If the required construction permits are in place, it could be difficult to overcome the legal protections that shield co-ops from angry residents.
By Jill Terreri Ramos

Rent-stabilized tenants can choose a 3 percent increase on a one-year lease, or a 4.5 percent increase on a two-year lease. Which is the better option?
By Jill Terreri Ramos

Does it have low cash reserves? High common charges? Routine maintenance? There are ways to obtain this information.
By Jill Terreri Ramos

There are about one million rent-stabilized units in New York City, and fewer than 25,000 rent-controlled units.
By Jill Terreri Ramos
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