Wear and tear are granted in any occupied property. But what happens when, after a breakage, a malfunction or a wear-out, the landlord decides to take their sweet time to fix the problem? As a tenant, you have a duty to pay rent on time and adhere to the terms of the...
Year: 2023
How long do you have to sue for breach of lease agreement?
When you sign a lease agreement, you hope both parties will live up to their end of the bargain through the lease period. Landlord-tenant disputes are not uncommon, however. And when these disputes amount to a breach of the lease agreement, you may pursue the liable...
Rental repairs: What are New York landlords responsible for?
As with many other places, landlords must provide tenants with habitable living conditions in New York. This is a principle legally referred to as the "warranty of habitability." It implies they must make necessary repairs and regularly maintain the premises safe and...
Can a tenant have their partner move in?
As a landlord, you have rented out an apartment to someone whom you believed was a single individual. They lived there on their own for months. But now things are changing, and they want to have their partner move in. They’re not married, but they are a couple in a...
Who pays to get rid of roaches or other pests at rental units?
Those renting in Queens or elsewhere in New York City pay a premium for relatively small spaces. Many of them, therefore, take excellent care of the places they call home, but not everyone makes safety and cleanliness a top priority. Tenants have a major impact on...
What should you include in a 14-day notice to pay rent?
Evicting a tenant can be complicated. In addition to being protected by New York State rent laws, the courts have sole jurisdiction in the final decision. However, with a valid reason, including not paying rent, a landlord may have grounds to evict a tenant. But you...
How to handle tenant conflict
Conflicts can sometimes occur between tenants. If they do it is important for landlords to realize that they cannot just evict someone, as the law gives tenants a lot of protection. Here is how you can handle a problematic tenant: Have rules The easiest way to avoid...
Do cameras take rental property security a step too far?
When you rent a place to live, you want to feel safe. At the same time, you also want to feel free to go about your life without others seeing everything that you do. Thus, if a landlord puts up cameras, you might question if they are justified and if they’re even...
What is normal wear and tear?
Landlords and tenants will sometimes find themselves in disputes over who has to pay for repairs to a space. This can happen to both residential and commercial tenants. The landlord may contest that the tenant damaged the space and should have to repair it, while the...
What can landlords do about a loud tenant?
When dealing with a loud tenant, it is important for a landlord to take appropriate action to address the issue promptly and effectively. Whether you have noticed the noise yourself or you have been notified of a problem via a noise complaint, there are certain...