As a landlord, it’s your hope that your tenant pays their rent in full and on time every month. When this happens, it’s one less thing for you to worry about. Unfortunately, even good tenants can fall behind on rent payments from time to time. There are many reasons for this, ranging from a job […]

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When landlords decide to rent an apartment or other property to a potential tenant, there are number of different factors that will go into that decision, but the most important one is that they need to have assurances that the tenant will be able to pay their rent each month on time. However, landlords also […]

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A lease is an important legal document with significant implications for the renters and property owners. As a result, both tenants and landlords should be familiar with what should be included in a lease. To begin with, the lease should include the names of all the tenants who will be renting the property. The lease should […]

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New York’s eviction moratorium has been extended until August 20th. It is important for those impacted by the eviction moratorium to know what it means for them and how the extension works because some aspects of the new executive order beginning on June 20th mark a change from the original moratorium. According to the new executive order […]

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Both landlords and tenants need to be familiar with the eviction process because it is such an important process to both. Once an eviction case has been started, it is useful for landlords and tenants to know what follows and be able to anticipate the eviction process and how to protect their interests. After the case has […]

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As many renters with pets are aware, it’s not uncommon for a landlord to impose a no-pet policy on their rental property – and it’s their right. A no-pet policy establishes that a tenant isn’t allowed to have any type of pet in the unit or specifies which animals or breeds are restricted. If the […]

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There are laws that protect people with disabilities who need a service dog or an emotional support animal. Those laws extend to their living accommodations. Landlords must follow laws that support tenants’ rights to own service dogs and emotional support animals. Understanding the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act (FHA) can help you […]

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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 issues can arise between the two parties. What happens when a […]

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As a landlord, tenants who fail to pay rent can affect your bottom line. Yet, those who show disregard to your property may cause the most headaches. These tenants might make changes to your unit that violate the terms of their lease. Or, their actions could destroy surfaces, fixtures and appliances in the unit. If […]

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Among the highest risks a landlord takes when leasing their property is the tenants they choose. Though background checks and references provide plenty of information on potentially problematic renters, some issues can still slip through. Savvy landlords can catch these challenging tenant behaviors with some pointed questions and observations. These questions seek need-to-know information without invading […]

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