Landlord-tenant disputes are not uncommon. After all, there are bound to be disagreements among property owners and occupiers. Understanding the most common issues between landlords and tenants is helpful and can better ensure that all parties protect their rights and interests. If you’re stuck in a landlord-tenant dispute of any kind, don’t hesitate. We can answer all […]

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As a landlord, it’s inevitable that some level of damage or deterioration is going to occur while someone else is leasing the space from you. Landlords often take security deposits and to give them a little bit more protection. If the tenant causes severe damage to the apartment, then the landlord can take the security […]

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If a tenant makes a complaint, be it a maintenance, noise, safety or health concern, you should be careful in how you approach it. Poorly handling a tenant’s complaint can worsen the situation. Here is what to consider doing: Inform them to make the complaint in writing If your tenant calls to tell you about […]

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Being a landlord can be a profitable and personally rewarding line of work but it can also be a challenging one. Your tenants can give you some of your most enjoyable moments, but they can also give you some of the most difficult. You’ll have rules in place that you expect your tenants to abide […]

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Tenants in New York have a legal right to safe living spaces provided by landlords. If a tenant finds an issue with an apartment that would make the space uninhabitable, it may be the responsibility of the landlord to make repairs.  Here are a few common issues with apartments that may make it unsafe for a tenant […]

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A dispute between landlord and tenant regarding a rental agreement or broader relationship responsibilities is known as a landlord-tenant conflict. Such conflicts can arise from issues such as rental property, lease terms, living circumstances and many other matters. These conflicts can potentially be resolved through a variety of methods, such as mediation or negotiation. Disagreements […]

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Regardless of your feelings about rent controls, both landlords and tenants should understand as much as possible about the different situations when rent can be raised despite rent stabilization. One of the most common situations that comes up is when a landlord wants to make improvements to their property – and raise the rent accordingly. […]

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Managing rental properties can be challenging, and dealing with disputes over rent payments adds an extra layer of complexity.  As a landlord, encountering a situation where a tenant claims to have paid rent but there’s evidence to the contrary requires a strategic and professional approach. Assess the documentation Before jumping to conclusions, reviewing your payment records […]

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As a landlord, you may have a tenant who is not in their unit 100% of the time. Maybe they travel for work. Perhaps they spend time staying with a significant other. Maybe they are simply busy and they spend a lot of time outside of New York for leisure or vacation. Regardless of the […]

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Landlords and residents typically sign leases. A lease establishes what each party expects from the other. Generally, every lease has a set of rules that tenants must follow. If these are not followed, then the tenant may violate their lease, which can lead to negative consequences, including eviction. Here are a few ways that can happen: […]

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