If you’re a landlord, you know that maintaining a harmonious relationship with your tenants is crucial to the success of your rental property business.  Disputes with tenants can be costly and time-consuming, not to mention damaging to your reputation. Below are four effective strategies savvy landlords can implement to help avoid disputes with their tenants altogether.  […]

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Wear and tear are granted in any occupied property. But what happens when, after a breakage, a malfunction or a wear-out, the landlord decides to take their sweet time to fix the problem? As a tenant, you have a duty to pay rent on time and adhere to the terms of the lease agreement. In […]

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When you sign a lease agreement, you hope both parties will live up to their end of the bargain through the lease period. Landlord-tenant disputes are not uncommon, however. And when these disputes amount to a breach of the lease agreement, you may pursue the liable party for damages.  If you are considering taking legal […]

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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 livable. While specifics may vary based on the lease agreement, certain repairs are generally the […]

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