My landlord is trying to deregulate the rent stabilized status of my NYC apartment/home that I have lived in for 15 years. By law he can do this if my income is above $175,000 and the rent is over $2000 a month. I personally do not earn close to this but the rent is over $2000. Question, if I am the sole leaseholder and have a roommate (month to month status) does our combined income qualify towards this total or is it only applicable to the leaseholder? Basically, I need a roommate to afford the rent and I am trying to find out if I should renew my upcoming lease.
posted by sequin on Dec 29, 2008 - 8 answers

I will soon be teaching a course on ancient Roman domestic spaces, and I am looking for primary source material to supplement readings in scholarship. Any suggestions of Roman texts (poetry, fiction, history, law, biography) that describe a Roman domestic space (domus, villa, insula, palace) would be much appreciated. Textual exempla of Roman domestic practices are also welcome (e.g., the account of Trimalchio's banquet in Petronius' Satyricon).
posted by sarahalisonmiller on Dec 28, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm looking for econometric analysis of the Australian housing market and the medium-term risk of a crash in prices. I'm particularly interested in information about Canberra house prices. Something like Calculated Risk, with lots of data and layman-level explanations of its probable import, would be perfect.
posted by Estragon on Dec 20, 2008 - 3 answers

Why do realtor often put their picture on "for sale" sign?
posted by racingjs on Dec 10, 2008 - 20 answers

I'm currently looking to buy my first small flat in Melbourne, Australia and having no luck. Apart from the big two online sources, are there any other sources to see what's on the market, or to find places before they get listed? [more inside]
posted by LongDrive on Dec 3, 2008 - 2 answers

What is this metal structure called? [more inside]
posted by Tube on Nov 27, 2008 - 5 answers

If I think the Dutch housing market will crash, how can I make money from that belief? [more inside]
posted by dhoe on Nov 18, 2008 - 8 answers

Where do the home-bodies call home in Washington DC? [more inside]
posted by ginagina on Nov 6, 2008 - 14 answers

Hurricane IKE bought me a new roof. Help me pick one out. [more inside]
posted by JPowers on Nov 2, 2008 - 6 answers

How can I help Southern California's homeless? [more inside]
posted by evil holiday magic on Oct 25, 2008 - 6 answers

nychousingfilter: I signed a lease, moved into my new apartment on the 1st and now my landlord is demanding an extra security deposit. Can they do this? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Oct 22, 2008 - 15 answers

Should I sell my home or not? (in Alberta, Canada) [more inside]
posted by burhan on Oct 20, 2008 - 8 answers

Gas Central Heating. Is it cheaper/ more economical to run the central heating on for a) a long time at a lower heat temperature or b) a shorter time at a higher heat temperature? I can't seem to get this out of Googling as all the words are so common. Note: I know it's good to have a thermostat. We will look into that - our current thermostat just turns the heating off whatever we set it to. So I just need an answer to the a) or b) bit above at the moment. Thank you! Help keep me and MrLyzzyBee both warm and solvent this winter!
posted by LyzzyBee on Oct 19, 2008 - 13 answers

Yet another roommate/deposit recovery question.... [more inside]
posted by mudpuppie on Oct 7, 2008 - 11 answers

Moving out of my own apartment into a communal house (again). Best practices? [more inside]
posted by streetdreams on Oct 7, 2008 - 9 answers

I got ripped off by the person whose lease I took over. What should I do to recover my money? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Sep 28, 2008 - 19 answers

Is the credit crunch (and every other economic crisis) an inevitable result of selfish attitudes? [more inside]
posted by Chris4d on Sep 26, 2008 - 6 answers

Asheville NC - I'm looking for a unique place to live... When I say "unique" I mean cheap ;) [more inside]
posted by Glendale on Sep 26, 2008 - 4 answers

Help. My house closing, scheduled for tomorrow, has been indefinitely postponed since the seller's second mortgage is not going to be paid in full. I don't know what to do even though yes, I already talked to a lawyer. [more inside]
posted by mygothlaundry on Sep 25, 2008 - 20 answers

In the market of Buying a Condo in the Los Angeles areas and want to know how to research best. Need to find out sites that keep me up to date with the housing market, when its good to buy etc...for with the economy right now I don't really know what to do.....please help [more inside]
posted by matthelm on Sep 23, 2008 - 5 answers

Whenever I go look at a house for rent, I draw a blank on what questions to ask the landlord. I've started a list from this site. What's missing? What do you wish you'd asked or looked at more closely before signing a lease? (Specifically for a house, if you can...) Particulars: Three girls and a dog looking to rent a house with yard somewhere in the 562 or 714 area of So Cal. I expect to be there at the very least a year. We have no appliances of our own, but furniture galore.
posted by Joannalaine on Sep 12, 2008 - 12 answers

Need to help mom stay in the house. [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Sep 3, 2008 - 9 answers

What are some LESS obvious things that can disqualify someone from obtaning a job, car, or an apartment? [more inside]
posted by sixcolors on Sep 2, 2008 - 27 answers

Looking for information about how get to get recompense from a landlord for three weeks spent without a working shower or washing machine. (UK) [more inside]
posted by Urtylug on Aug 25, 2008 - 6 answers

What sort of agreements should I make or information should I consider before moving into an apartment that would be used as a daycare during the day when my roommate and I aren't around? [more inside]
posted by andoatnp on Aug 20, 2008 - 34 answers

Use the new Federal Housing Tax Credit as an investment seed? [more inside]
posted by ian1977 on Aug 18, 2008 - 13 answers

Montreal Housing Crunch Filter: I still don't have an apartment and I'm supposed to show up in Montreal in two weeks. How the heck do I nab a place for a single female McGill student, when I'm out of province? [more inside]
posted by Phalene on Aug 18, 2008 - 16 answers

We're looking to purchase a house with a not so great exterior shape. Where do we start to help visualize exterior renovation possibilities and building costs? Some pics inside for those who want to give their thoughts... [more inside]
posted by remlapm on Aug 18, 2008 - 5 answers

LondonFlatSearchFilter: Ms. Kreiger and I need a two-bedroom flat in West London. Where should we be looking for leads? [more inside]
posted by Kreiger on Aug 15, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm having a bit of trouble navigating the US Census bureau's website in search of a particular bit of data I need for a project. I need block level housing count data for all of Pennsylvania. I've found the county and tract level data pretty easily, but haven't found a way to dig deeper. Any expert census data miners out there?
posted by buttercup on Aug 12, 2008 - 3 answers

How much does it cost to heat an apartment in Brooklyn? My roommates and I are about to put down a deposit on a 3-bedroom in Greenpoint. The only unknown is that heat isn't included, and we have no idea what that will cost for a winter. Rough estimates and anecdotal evidence appreciated. 1000 a year? 500? 3000? Thanks much.
posted by boots on Aug 11, 2008 - 11 answers

FinancialOpinionFilter: I qualify for the new Federal Housing Tax Credit! Yay! But since I have to pay it back it hardly seem useful. Plus there's extra hassle with taxes for the next 15 years. Should I bother claiming it?
posted by GuyZero on Aug 7, 2008 - 5 answers

Where to live in the Bay Area? Difficulty: one of us needs to commute to SF, the other (potentially) to Santa Clara. We also need a cat-friendly apartment. [more inside]
posted by kiripin on Aug 7, 2008 - 13 answers

RoommateConflictFilter: I'm a guy in my mid-20s living in a bachelor pad with two other similarly-aged guys. The two roommates have had a huge falling out (over a girl, naturally) on month two of a twelve-month lease, and after days of constantly talking about it, it seems like the only solution is for one of them to move out. The only thing that we've agreed on is that I'm not going anywhere. So now what? We're all on the lease, and I want to make sure that nobody gets burnt any worse than has already happened. [more inside]
posted by adamk on Aug 6, 2008 - 22 answers

My mother needs to find a new place to live. The house we currently live in will be set to go up for sale early next year. But repairs need to be made first, so my family would like us both to move ASAP. I’m looking at a move to Queens, but my mother has Multiple Sclerosis and has a limited income. All she has are her Social Security disability payments each month, which only come to about $600-700, and food stamps. I can’t afford to take her with me. [more inside]
posted by cmgonzalez on Aug 5, 2008 - 18 answers

I am contemplating moving (I live in Wynwood, and like it) nearer to where I go to school/work (hospital district/the gables). How is living in allapattah or downtown miami? i'm used to living in working class areas and can handle myself, but am not sure if crime is bad there? Is anything open downtown after like 6? What about community spaces, bars, restaurants, cafes, etc? My girlfriend is asian, and I know there's no neighborhoods with many asians around, but is downtown homogeneously latin or is it more diverse?
posted by aussicht on Jul 24, 2008 - 0 answers

What is the best way for me to find an apartment in Lyon, with a kitchen, for 10 months to a year? I'm a Canadian in Toronto with a French Visa good for a year. [more inside]
posted by Evstar on Jul 23, 2008 - 9 answers

How low an offer should I take for my house? [more inside]
posted by Mom on Jul 17, 2008 - 26 answers

[nyc] my roommate is a few thousand bucks behind on rent, our lease is up at the end of august, and my other roommate and i are both very worried he's not going to give our landlord everything he's owed before then. are there any ways for the two of us who are square with the landlord financially to avoid getting massively screwed by this (in the legal system + credit records) other than us ponying up his share? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jul 15, 2008 - 10 answers

We're moving to the beach! But, I would like a few specifics about life in Wilmington, NC. [more inside]
posted by sara is disenchanted on Jul 5, 2008 - 5 answers

How do I find a place to live in Munich? [more inside]
posted by emmykm on Jul 3, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm moving to Seattle! How can I find a sublet for August? [more inside]
posted by grouse on Jun 29, 2008 - 17 answers

Sublet/short term (dog friendly) housing in Los Angeles. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by miss lynnster on Jun 28, 2008 - 4 answers

Have you ever seen a basement with a roof and no house? [more inside]
posted by moof on Jun 19, 2008 - 14 answers

About to move into a huge (and expensive) house with a couple of friends when we broke up and she started going out with another housemate. I moved out even before I moved in. Can I recover any rent that I've spent on this place? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jun 11, 2008 - 14 answers

Where should a first year medical student live in Winnipeg? [more inside]
posted by Orange Pamplemousse on Jun 7, 2008 - 4 answers

Would it be more cost effective to build a house or buy a house in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by rybreadmed on Jun 4, 2008 - 9 answers

Is $1350/mo reasonable rent for an apartment on W 107th St. & Broadway (Upper West Side of Manhattan)? One bedroom, ground level, furnished, clean, utilities and cable included. Can you tell me anything about the W 107th & Broadway area? Nice? Stuff to do? Safe? [more inside]
posted by oldlies on Jun 2, 2008 - 25 answers

I am headed to law school in Brooklyn with a full ride and a great housing offer-- subsidized housing for 3 years. My partner and I can pick between two apartments, but we can't decide which we should take. [more inside]
posted by sondrialiac on May 30, 2008 - 20 answers

Home buying suggestions in Ann Arbor, Michigan? [more inside]
posted by that_one_guy on May 23, 2008 - 15 answers