Both landlords and tenants need to be familiar with the eviction process because it is such an important process to both. Once an eviction case has been started, it is useful for landlords and tenants to know what follows and be able to anticipate the eviction process and how to protect their interests. After the case has […]

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As many renters with pets are aware, it’s not uncommon for a landlord to impose a no-pet policy on their rental property – and it’s their right. A no-pet policy establishes that a tenant isn’t allowed to have any type of pet in the unit or specifies which animals or breeds are restricted. If the […]

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There are many issues that tend to arise between landlords and tenants. Making sure that the living space is free of construction defects, having the lease signed, paying rent on time, renewing the contract, having complaints filed and heard on time, all of these issues can arise between the two parties. What happens when a […]

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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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Among the highest risks a landlord takes when leasing their property is the tenants they choose. Though background checks and references provide plenty of information on potentially problematic renters, some issues can still slip through. Savvy landlords can catch these challenging tenant behaviors with some pointed questions and observations. These questions seek need-to-know information without invading […]

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Tenants expect privacy when they agree to lease a space. At the same time, landlords want to make sure that their premises are safe and retain their value. There are valid reasons that they have for wanting to get in and inspect their property. Both tenants and landlords alike often ask question where boundaries lie concerning when […]

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Queens, New York, is known for making many contributions to the world of music and sports. For example, the punk rock band, the Ramones, hails from the Queens area as do rappers 50 Cent and Nikki Minaj. Comedian Jerry Seinfeld and musician Paul Simon graduated from Queens College. In sports, the Citi Field Stadium – […]

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Landlords help keep the economy of New York going by offering millions of people fair and safe housing. But many of them are concerned about doing business in a new legal atmosphere that may cause new problems between landowners and their tenants. New tenant protections affecting the city and state of New York are rankling […]

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Many Queens landlords require their tenants to place a security deposit on their apartment before allowing them to move in. Property owners often have their renters pay a security deposit in order to cover their costs if a tenant doesn’t comply with their lease. If they don’t, then a landlord may not have to return a […]

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The change in New York state law last year that limited how much landlords could raise the rent in properties that are rent-regulated were welcomed by tenants throughout New York City and around the state. The new law has had some other impacts. There’s already been a significant increase in lawsuits by tenants alleging that […]

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