Finding housing in New York can be a challenge. For those who are undocumented and for minorities, the challenge can be even greater. New York law has specific laws that explicitly forbid discrimination on things like race, nationality, immigration status and similar...
You’ve been in the real estate business for some time now and you rent out properties. For the most part, this has gone smoothly and you receive a profit while the tenant has somewhere nice to live for a reasonable price. Unfortunately, upon a recent inspection, one...
Some landlords believe that they can enter a property at any time because they are technically the owner of that real estate. On the other hand, some tenants believe that they always have a right to privacy and that a landlord can never come into the home or apartment...
Maybe you recently purchased a property and intend to rent it out to others, and you want to make sure that your lease adequately protects your interests. Perhaps you are a tenant who just started a romantic relationship and suddenly started getting fee invoices from...
As a landlord, the term disabled tenant may automatically cause you to worry about the safety of tenants with disabilities. What if they fall while residing on your property? What if they try to sue you for the accident? Disabled individuals have the right to fair...
Landlords have several legitimate reasons why they include pet policies on their rental contracts. A good pet policy protects the rental property, complies with insurance regulations and ensures that everyone is safe. Some landlords opt to include a “no pet” clause in...
The “Fair Chance for Housing Act” is slowly moving forward through the New York City Council’s review, despite fierce opposition from landlords – and maybe some tenants. The proposed law had a lot of support from council members and the city’s mayor, but not everybody...
Landlords often take security deposits when someone signs a new lease. You’ve probably heard people complain that landlords will try to keep these for reasons that are not valid. And, while that certainly does happen in some situations, it’s also important to note...
Rent stabilization laws can sometimes create a lot of confusion for both landlords and tenants alike – because even a rent-controlled apartment can have the rent raised when the landlord needs to make some improvements. Landlords (and tenants) should understand the...
It’s fairly common for a landlord to charge an extra fee if someone has a pet. They understand that the pet may cause extra damage to the apartment, and they may have to have it repaired or cleaned when the tenant moves out. The landlord may not deny the pet entirely...
