Archive for July, 2020

Jul 29, 2020

What duties does a landlord have to their tenants?

Being a landlord in New York can be a lucrative endeavor. However, landlords also have responsibilities to tenants. Specifically, landlords have to make sure their property is kept safe, is up to code and that necessary repairs are timely made. The following are some tips for landlords when it comes to the safety and upkeep of […]

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Jul 13, 2020

Can my landlord legally raise my rent every year?

We know that New York is a rental mecca. Everywhere you turn there are apartments or other housing for rent, often at very steep prices for the square footage. This brings us to our question. Can your landlord just decide to raise rent every time your lease comes up for renewal? There is not definite […]

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