You overhear one of your tenants promising his child a dog. You remind them that you do not allow tenants to have dogs. He replies that tenant x has one, and tenant y, so why can’t his family? Despite the apparent unfairness, there may be reasons why some tenants have...
landlord-tenant disputes
landlord-tenant disputes
Can a tenant use their deposit as the final month’s rent?
If you have a tenant who is about to move out they may say to use their security deposit for the final month’s rent. They might be moving out because they lost their job and need to move to a cheaper place. Or they might fear you will not return their deposit. Do you...
3 steps to resolving tenant complaints
A tenant who complains a great deal is unlikely to renew their lease. While some may believe finding new tenants is simple, it actually is a costly process. Retention of current tenants increases profitability, and the key to retention is resolving tenant complaints....
How can a landlord pay to repair damages caused by tenants?
Landlords have to take on a bit of risk whenever they rent a property out to a new tenant. Real estate has a lot of value, and the person who lives in a place can cause a lot of damage. Smoking inside, having pets without permission or hanging up a lot of art could do...
What can a landlord do if the tenant cannot afford to pay?
While it is easy to think that landlord-tenant disputes always involve an argument over a term in the lease or about New York’s landlord-tenant laws, perhaps common reason for litigation is that a tenant simply cannot keep up with the rent because of financial...
Eviction relief may not be on the menu for restaurants
New York’s commercial tenant eviction moratorium was repeatedly extended and ended on Jan. 31. Instead of issuing an executive order, the Governor is reviewing legislation that would give restaurants and other commercial businesses a reprieve until May 1, 2021. This...
NY landlord options during the eviction moratorium
During the pandemic, tenants have struggled to pay rent and landlords have tried to keep up with their costs during eviction moratoriums. These moratoriums may have eliminated or, more likely, delayed landlord-tenant disputes. Landlords, however, have some limited...
When can a landlord end a lease agreement with a renter?
Finding a tenant to take on a residential lease can be a stressful process for a landlord. After doing their due diligence to ensure that their new tenant will be able to meet the conditions of their agreement, a landlord may discover problems with the party or...
When eviction is necessary
When a landlord is dealing with a difficult tenant, whether because of chronically late or skipped rent payments, or because they are engaging in behavior that is disruptive or illegal, it is important to know the legal procedures for an eviction is legal in New York...
How to deal with disorderly tenants as a landlord
As a landlord, it is important that you protect your interests at all times. If you are leasing a house, office or apartment, it is likely that you put a great deal of time into choosing the property, making it suitable for lease and finding a tenant. Therefore, if...
