In New York, some apartments are rent-stabilized and others are known as “free market” apartments. With free market apartments, landlords can decide to charge whatever price they want. They can also increase this price if they’d like to do so, and there’s no limit on...
Landlord-tenant disputes are not uncommon. After all, there are bound to be disagreements among property owners and occupiers. Understanding the most common issues between landlords and tenants is helpful and can better ensure that all parties protect their rights and...
A dispute between landlord and tenant regarding a rental agreement or broader relationship responsibilities is known as a landlord-tenant conflict. Such conflicts can arise from issues such as rental property, lease terms, living circumstances and many other matters....
Regardless of your feelings about rent controls, both landlords and tenants should understand as much as possible about the different situations when rent can be raised despite rent stabilization. One of the most common situations that comes up is when a landlord...
As a landlord, you will want to know that your tenants will look after your property well. You may have been happy to rent to a young professional couple. You know they can pay the rent and are beyond the age where parties can get out of hand and leave the place a...
Although a rental relationship can be beneficial for both landlords and tenants, there are also risks involved for everyone. Tenants might be at risk of losing their place to live when the property changes ownership or when they experience financial hardship....
Imagine that you come home from work and you just want to relax after a long day. But when you get home, your apartment door is open and someone is already inside. It’s your landlord, they entered your apartment unannounced. Or, perhaps you got home and thought it...
Communication is crucial between landlords and tenants. In addition to being intentional about what you communicate with your tenants, you should also pay attention to the communication channel you use. When a tenant moves in, you will provide them with your preferred...
Not every eviction proceeding that a landlord feels compelled to file against a tenant in New York has to do with the nonpayment of rent. Holdover cases are brought to evict tenants for a variety of reasons – all of which tend to be more complicated than a simple...
In New York, landlords have a legal obligation to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for rental properties. This federal law was designed to protect individuals with disabilities against discrimination. For landlords, this means ensuring that rental...
