Landlords often have restrictive clauses in their leases limiting what their tenants can do at a property. Frequently, prohibitions on smoking in the unit are part of the lease. Landlords will tell current and prospective tenants that they cannot smoke cigarettes,...
Real estate law
Real estate law
Do you have to let your long-term tenant sublease?
As a landlord, you want to do right by your tenant but also need to protect your investment. You pay for the property that your tenant is living in, and you’ve done your due diligence to make sure the tenant is respectful of your space. Did you know that many New...
What to do with long-term tenants if you want to sell your unit to someone else
As a New York landlord, you likely have many prospective buyers who’d like to purchase your rental property from you. While a good offer may entice you, you may think that accepting such an offer is out of the question if you have tenants in your unit signed to a...
Reasons tenants don’t pay rent
Landlords often think about what they should do if a tenant doesn’t pay rent. They want to know what steps to take and what options they have. That’s important, certainly, but it’s also wise to think about why someone may fail to pay rent. This can help a landlord...
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...
Why homebuyers should invest in a home inspection
A home is the biggest investment most people ever make. There are many costs associated with buying a house besides the purchase price, which means you are probably trying to watch your budget very carefully. A real estate inspection is not required but highly...
The costs of buying a home
First-time homeowners expect to put down a hefty sum as their down payment. However, many people about to purchase their first home are often unaware of other costs that may not be so obvious. Knowing what you can expect to spend on a closing in New York can help you...
What does a home inspector check for?
If you are buying a home, you know that this is a huge investment. As such, you want to make sure that the home is safe to live in, that there are no expensive repairs you will need to make in the near future and that there are no existing problems with the home. To...
Zillow lawsuit illustrates many layers of real estate law
Real estate law is like a hydra. The mythical beast with many heads has more in common with real estate transactions then you may realize. It seems each time you tackle one issue, others arise. Putting together and reviewing initial offer documents, addressing...
