New York has never been the cheapest city to live in, however, now that the pandemic is over and everyone is moving back to the Big Apple (especially Manhattan), rent prices have gone sky-high, reaching almost a %13 increase compared to 2022 according to Investopedia. This situation has turned apartment […]
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Are one-bedroom apartments really better than a studio?
A lot of us find ourselves wondering if moving to a studio is really the right move, especially when we first move out. The truth is, while no one can tell you what’s best for you, there’s a popular belief that one-bedroom apartments are inherently better than studios. However, this […]
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Can I lose my deposit for installing shelves?
Making a place feel like a home in a rental is definitely a difficult task, especially when you’re not allowed to do certain changes to the unit. While jumping into renovations can make you feel better about the place you’re living in, it can also cost you the entirety of […]
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Can I paint my kitchen cabinets in a rental?
Sometimes you might feel like your rental kitchen looks outdated and just not pretty anymore. We all want to make our apartments feel like us, like home, but leases and landlords often get in the way. What does your lease state? Making changes in your rental unit without re-reading your […]
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Can my landlord do a surprise inspection?
Having an annoying landlord who wants to inspect the apartment more often than needed can happen to anyone, I’ve been there. However, there’s a line between being annoying and violating your privacy. You’d be surprised to hear how many tenants get surprise visitations from the proprietor but it doesn’t have […]
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What if I don’t make 40 times the rent? Rent rule explained.
If you’re looking for an apartment in a big city, especially New York, it is most likely that you’ve heard about the “40 times the rent” rule landlords use in order to find a tenant. This rule implies your annual income should be 40 times the monthly rent to be […]