Abdul Muid is the founder and principal of Ivey North, a real estate agency in New York City. Abdul has over 15 years of experience working at top residential firms. At Ivey North, Abdul manages a team of 15 agents who handle both sales and rentals. His expertise includes co-ops, condominiums, townhouses, investment properties, and land sales.

• Introduction 1Part 1: Getting Started with Renting 5Chapter 1: Understanding the Truths of Renting 7Chapter 2: Evaluating Your Rental Hopes and Realities 21Chapter 3: Considering Types of Buildings and Neighborhoods 35Part 2: Hunting Down the Perfect Housing 45Chapter 4: Let the Search Begin! 47Chapter 5: Application Time 59Chapter 6: Signing the Lease 73Part 3: Settling In to Your New Home 83Chapter 7: Congratulations! You’re Moving In 85Chapter 8: Footing Expenses Beyond Rent 97Chapter 9: Living with Humans and Other Creatures 109Chapter 10: Drip, Drip: Getting Help When Things Go Wrong 127Chapter 11: Renewing Your Lease 139Part 4: Enjoying Life in Your Own Place 153Chapter 12: Following the Rules and Staying Safe 155Chapter 13: Decorating Do’s and Don’ts 169Part 5: The Part of Tens 183Chapter 14: Ten Things That Occur When Your Rental Is Sold 185Chapter 15: Nearly Ten Questions About Government Subsidies and Your Rent 193Chapter 16: Almost Ten Things a Rental Agent Can Do for You 201Index 207