In Queens and throughout New York, real estate and rental properties are a major source of dispute between landlords and renters. This is especially true if the apartment is rent controlled and a person does not want to move out. Because these apartments can result in a significant rent increase if they become available, it […]

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As a landlord, you’re able to make money by providing one of the basic necessities of life to your tenant. Doing so requires a lot of work. You might try to handle some repairs or maintenance yourself to keep costs low. You also probably screen tenants to ensure they have a history of paying rent […]

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There many people renting in New York. When people start their rental at a particular apartment or home, they usually sign a lease. This is the official contract between the tenant and landlord and sets out the terms of the lease and the responsibilities of both the tenant and the landlord. However, there is one […]

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Disputes between landlords and tenants have existed for centuries. While some disputes are resolved outside of the courtroom, there are many disputes that eventually go to trial. As with any other legal dispute, when a landlord–tenant dispute goes to trial in a New York Housing Court, it becomes necessary for a landlord to be adequately prepared in […]

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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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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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As a landlord, it’s your hope that your tenant pays their rent in full and on time every month. When this happens, it’s one less thing for you to worry about. Unfortunately, even good tenants can fall behind on rent payments from time to time. There are many reasons for this, ranging from a job […]

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When landlords decide to rent an apartment or other property to a potential tenant, there are number of different factors that will go into that decision, but the most important one is that they need to have assurances that the tenant will be able to pay their rent each month on time. However, landlords also […]

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A lease is an important legal document with significant implications for the renters and property owners. As a result, both tenants and landlords should be familiar with what should be included in a lease. To begin with, the lease should include the names of all the tenants who will be renting the property. The lease should […]

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New York’s eviction moratorium has been extended until August 20th. It is important for those impacted by the eviction moratorium to know what it means for them and how the extension works because some aspects of the new executive order beginning on June 20th mark a change from the original moratorium. According to the new executive order […]

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