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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Once the dangers of tobacco became well known, researchers and safety experts began warning the public of not only the direct consumption of tobacco products but also secondhand exposure. Those in close proximity to others ingesting tobacco products can end up...
Pets can benefit individuals and families alike. They can provide companionship, entertainment, protection and specific kinds of support. As a result, it can be difficult for renters when they learn that they are not permitted the freedom to own pets in the same ways...
