Still a Warehouse Wonderland
Factories and warehouses converted into residences in South Williamsburg are taking longer to sell, but prices are holding firm. nytimes.com
$50 for credit check: a bargain for two, a rip-off for one
Question: My wife and I are interested in renting a town house that requires a $50 application fee. Is this for a credit check? What if the manager takes a number of applications knowing he is interested in only one tenant? Is this legal? The application also says that, once approved, we have to pay the first month's rent within 24 hours. Is that legal? Finally, is the owner responsible for making repairs before I give him the first month's rent? feeds.latimes.com
Your Home: Breaking a Board’s Grip
Getting rid of a co-op or condo board that is not doing its job poses serious difficulties. nytimes.com