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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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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You own a rental property, and you worry about illegal activity. Maybe there have been some breaking and entering incidents in the area. You don’t want it to happen at your property. Both to deter thieves and to make sure you have evidence if it does happen, you decide to put up security cameras. Can […]

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You want to check on your property, but you have tenants in place. You don’t want to violate the law, but you have a feeling that there are problems in the home that you haven’t been told about. Neighbors have complained about noise, parties and damage to the home, so you want to check things […]

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If you are a landlord or a property manager, chances are you’ve had your share of problem tenants. Some can wind up renting from you due to lax screening processes, but some seem to, unfortunately, fly under the radar. Below are four types of tenants whom you should avoid at all costs. Sad Sams and Sallies They […]

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Landlords have specific responsibilities to meet when they offer a property for residential habitation. Ensuring that you meet these requirements can minimize the chance that you will face legal action brought by a tenant. Not only do you need to be familiar with the local laws, you also need to know federal and state ones. […]

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If you are a Queens landlord, it’s certain you’ve had your share of problem tenants. Unauthorized subletting, slow-pay and no-pay tenants all give New York City landlords headaches. When the issue is that your tenant quit paying the rent, there is a clear path to eviction. But landlords must first lay the groundwork to make […]

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As a landlord, it is your obligation to provide safe and clean facilities for the people who rent from you. You maintain the premises and create a lease that outlines your expectations for tenants. Many landlords choose to not allow animals such as dogs or cats in their rental units because of the potential damages […]

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Many New York landlords have found themselves stuck in the unfavorable position of having a tenant who is behind on rent payments. Whether they are continually late in paying or are several months behind, you may question your options to enforce timely payments. Managing rent-delinquent tenants can be one of the most challenging and unenjoyable […]

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No one wants to be the villain, but being a landlord sometimes requires difficult decisions. Few decisions are tougher when it comes to evicting a tenant who hasn’t paid their rent. To evict a tenant for failure to pay their rent, you must start a nonpayment case. Evicting a tenant is more complicated than changing […]

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