Hello,
I currently live in an apt in Williamsburg with a roommate - we are both on the lease, we've both had credit checks (I've lived there for 3 years).
My partner is moving in, and I noticed the unit below mine is opening up. So it seems fair and perfect solution that she could move downstairs with a friend. I called management, who I knew would direct me to talk to the broker who works with the building because the owner of the building and the real estate brokers who have an exclusive on the building are family.
They are STILL insisting on a brokers fee even though my roommate is on the lease. 12% year's rent, and offering to take a $1000 cut. But, the fact that she's on the lease and has been credit checked, and they definitely did not help us find the apt, and have not showed us the apt, I'm hoping there is documentation somewhere that says this is illegal.
Would love some help.
Thank you so much!!
k a t e