As a landlord in Queens, NY, renting to Section 8 tenants can be a great opportunity to secure consistent rental income. Section 8, or the Housing Choice Voucher Program, helps low-income individuals and families afford housing by providing government-subsidized rent payments. If you’re considering becoming a Section 8 landlord, The Law Office of Seth Rosenfeld […]

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Although many people rent properties without ever having a conflict with their landlords, the unfortunate truth is that landlord-tenant disputes are quite common. Sometimes disputes are relatively minor and a bit of negotiation between the parties can resolve matters. However, in more complicated or conflictual cases, a simple meeting may not suffice. It can be […]

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When one of your tenants gets married, a few things could theoretically happen. The tenant might want to break the lease and move out. Or the tenant might move out but continue to pay rent until the lease ends. On the other hand, the new couple might choose to live apart. More likely, the new […]

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It can make sense in some situations to reduce or even eliminate a tenant’s rent in exchange for work the tenant does around the property. For example, the tenant could mow, perform plumbing repairs or remove wallpaper off. However, does such an arrangement really make sense? The argument for “no” There is a lot in the “no” […]

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Well-written contracts are an essential part of what keeps many landlord-tenant relationships smooth. However, when you are considering renting from someone who is your friend or you are considering renting a space out to a friend, it can seem rigid to insist on a rental agreement. Do it anyway. Keeping the friendship intact Ideally, the […]

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When you rent a new apartment or house, you hope that your relationship with your landlord will be peaceful. However, sometimes this is not always the case. Maybe your landlord is not fixing a broken pipe or is violating your privacy. When a dispute arises, you may have concerns about how to resolve it. So […]

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In many rental markets, subletting is a practice that benefits both landlords and tenants, for example, by ensuring that rent gets paid on time. It can also carry many advantages for the subtenants, helping them to establish themselves in New York before needing to commit to a long-term lease or by helping them find a place […]

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Is your tenant causing problems? You may want to kick him or her out immediately, but you should be careful to follow all the proper legal procedures. You do not want a lawsuit on your hands. If you infringe on the rights of your tenant, you could be in big trouble. In fact, you should […]

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As a tenant in New York City, it is crucial for you to know your rights. You have rights to repairs, privacy and proper notice of an eviction. If you do not know your protections, you might not know how to resolve a dispute between you and your landlord.  But if you know your rights, you […]

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People and pets often create a family. But if one is intending to rent an apartment in New York, it can take much due diligence to find a place that will allow pets. Many landlords do not allow animals due to concerns including the possibility of damages and liability for any dog bites or nuisance […]

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