Rents are high in NYC. As the demand is higher than
supply, expect to pay close to $2000
a month for a one-room flat.
If your budget is low, try sharing a a flat with room-mates.
To find a room-mate, go to http://www.roommatebbs.com,
http://www.roommates-nyc.com,
http://www.roomiematch.com/flash.html.
There are many roommate matching services available
on the internet.
If you find a flat by a agency, it will take a 15%
commission on the annual rent of the apartment.
The lease contract is not compulsory but recommended.
It generally lasts one or two years. In the absence
of contract, the tenant can be evicted at anytime. It
the tenant wants to leave the house before the end of
the contract, he is responsible for the rent until the
end of the contract, unless another tenant is found.
The inventory of fixtures is not compulsory
but recommended to avoid any litigation. It is written
by two parts. The law imposes the repainting and the
washing of the houses at the settling. Kitchens are
generally furnished ( fridge, electric cooker, dish
washing machines, deep freeze … ) and most of the modern
building have common washing and drying machines.
The rent must be paid in advance ( one month
) and a security deposit (equivalent of one or two months)
is required. The water charges are generally included
in the rent. You must foresee in NYC
about $30-60 a month for gas ( depending on the house
size ), and between $40-100 for electricity.
A garage can be rented for $350- 600 a month ( 18.25%
tax ). The land and local taxes are paid by the householder.
Rents are not generally index-linked, except if it is
mentioned in the lease contract.
The most used heating means are gas, electricity and
fuel. Because of the heat at summer, air conditioning
is necessary. Be careful : electricity
is 110 volts ( 220 for some devices ), 60 periods, monophasis
current, with two-pin plug.
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