renter rights

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NYC Lease Signing Checklist 2026: What Renters Should Demand Before Handing Over a Check

Mar 27, 2026

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7 min read

NYC Lease Signing Checklist 2026: What Renters Should Demand Before Handing Over a Check

Before you sign a lease in NYC, there are specific documents, disclosures, and red flags that can cost you thousands if you miss them — and most renters have no idea what landlords are legally required to give them.

The Metro Intel Team

brooklyn

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Your NYC Security Deposit: What Landlords Are and Aren't Allowed to Do With It

Mar 23, 2026

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7 min read

Your NYC Security Deposit: What Landlords Are and Aren't Allowed to Do With It

Your landlord is holding thousands of dollars of your money — here's exactly what NYC law says they can do with it, and what happens when they don't follow the rules.

The Metro Intel Team

landlord

Good Cause Eviction Law Is Already In Effect — Most Renters Still Don't Know What It Does

Mar 9, 2026

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3 min read

Good Cause Eviction Law Is Already In Effect — Most Renters Still Don't Know What It Does

Your landlord can't just jack up your rent 30% anymore

The Metro Intel Team