We know that New York is a rental mecca. Everywhere you turn there are apartments or other housing for rent, often at very steep prices for the square footage. This brings us to our question. Can your landlord just decide to raise rent every time your lease comes...
landlord-tenant disputes
landlord-tenant disputes
What to do if your tenant fails to pay their rent
As a landlord, it’s your hope that your tenant pays their rent in full and on time every month. When this happens, it’s one less thing for you to worry about. Unfortunately, even good tenants can fall behind on rent payments from time to time. There are many reasons...
Basic rules for security deposits in New York
When landlords decide to rent an apartment or other property to a potential tenant, there are number of different factors that will go into that decision, but the most important one is that they need to have assurances that the tenant will be able to pay their rent...
What landlords and tenants need to know about eviction right now
New York’s eviction moratorium has been extended until August 20th. It is important for those impacted by the eviction moratorium to know what it means for them and how the extension works because some aspects of the new executive order beginning on June 20th mark a...
The basics of the eviction process
Both landlords and tenants need to be familiar with the eviction process because it is such an important process to both. Once an eviction case has been started, it is useful for landlords and tenants to know what follows and be able to anticipate the eviction process...
What should be included in my lease?
A lease is an important legal document with significant implications for the renters and property owners. As a result, both tenants and landlords should be familiar with what should be included in a lease. To begin with, the lease should include the names of all the...
Can a landlord deny an emotional support animal?
As many renters with pets are aware, it’s not uncommon for a landlord to impose a no-pet policy on their rental property – and it’s their right. A no-pet policy establishes that a tenant isn’t allowed to have any type of pet in the unit or specifies which animals or...
What to do with abandoned property
There are many issues that tend to arise between landlords and tenants. Making sure that the living space is free of construction defects, having the lease signed, paying rent on time, renewing the contract, having complaints filed and heard on time, all of these...
How does a landlord know a tenant is trustworthy?
Among the highest risks a landlord takes when leasing their property is the tenants they choose. Though background checks and references provide plenty of information on potentially problematic renters, some issues can still slip through. Savvy landlords can catch...
What can you do when a tenant damages your property?
As a landlord, tenants who fail to pay rent can affect your bottom line. Yet, those who show disregard to your property may cause the most headaches. These tenants might make changes to your unit that violate the terms of their lease. Or, their actions could destroy...
