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  • Renovation
    Expeditor questions
    Updated over 11 years ago
    I just received a quote from an expeditor and I can’t tell if this is the norm or if I’m getting ripped off. Would be great if someone can advise on this. DOB...
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  • Services
    Co-Op Insurance - Recommendations
    Updated over 11 years ago
    We're looking for good, comprehensive, owner's insurance for a 1 bedroom coop. From previous posts, seems like Chubb and Fireman's are best - thoughts? Anything...
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  • Rentals
    Can a tenant refuse bed bug treatment/inspection?
    Updated over 11 years ago
    My upstairs neighbor is refusing bed bug inspection and treatment. What rights does the building have, or his neighbors if they are experiencing infestation?
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  • Sales
    HELP! Breaking lease-Noise from construction
    Updated over 11 years ago
    I just moved in less than 2 months ago and landlord has started renovation in apartment next door (shared wall with mine). Noise is extreme and I work at night so I...
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  • Sales
    refinance
    Updated over 11 years ago
    I already have a mortgage with Wells Fargo and I am looking to do a very small cash out refinance for a coop that was appraised for floe to 4 million. The lender has...
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  • Rentals
    Landlord Changing Lease After Signing
    Updated over 11 years ago
    I have a problem that maybe someone can help with. I signed a lease today and so did the landlord. After I left, the landlord texted me, asking me to bring the lease...
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  • Renovation
    Do I have any recourse with my architect?
    Updated over 11 years ago
    I hired an architect to renovate my apartment. Our contract was an hourly rate to be capped at 20% of construction fees. The design process was prolonged partly...
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