Wear and tear are granted in any occupied property. But what happens when, after a breakage, a malfunction or a wear-out, the landlord decides to take their sweet time to fix the problem? As a tenant, you have a duty to pay rent on time and adhere to the terms of the lease agreement. In […]

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As with many other places, landlords must provide tenants with habitable living conditions in New York. This is a principle legally referred to as the “warranty of habitability.”  It implies they must make necessary repairs and regularly maintain the premises safe and livable. While specifics may vary based on the lease agreement, certain repairs are generally the […]

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Those renting in Queens or elsewhere in New York City pay a premium for relatively small spaces. Many of them, therefore, take excellent care of the places they call home, but not everyone makes safety and cleanliness a top priority.  Tenants have a major impact on the condition of a unit, and it is reasonable […]

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Conflicts can sometimes occur between tenants. If they do it is important for landlords to realize that they cannot just evict someone, as the law gives tenants a lot of protection. Here is how you can handle a problematic tenant: Have rules The easiest way to avoid tenant conflicts is to prevent them before they happen. […]

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Landlords and tenants will sometimes find themselves in disputes over who has to pay for repairs to a space. This can happen to both residential and commercial tenants. The landlord may contest that the tenant damaged the space and should have to repair it, while the tenant will claim that the landlord is responsible for […]

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Tenants have to follow their lease agreements when living in apartments. Many lease agreements have very basic and universal terms. But, some landlords may be particular and include unique terms in a lease. To ensure that a lease agreement is being followed, it may be best to review the terms. Here are a few ways […]

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While most landlord-tenant arrangements work well, without any major issues on either end, sometimes problems can occur. Understanding the likely causes of problems allows both parties to act to reduce the chance it happens to them. Here are two to consider: 1. People are unclear about their expectations You probably shouldn’t tell everyone what you’re […]

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Finding housing in New York can be a challenge. For those who are undocumented and for minorities, the challenge can be even greater. New York law has specific laws that explicitly forbid discrimination on things like race, nationality, immigration status and similar points.  The Fair Housing Act and New York State Human Rights Law are the specific […]

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You’ve been in the real estate business for some time now and you rent out properties. For the most part, this has gone smoothly and you receive a profit while the tenant has somewhere nice to live for a reasonable price.  Unfortunately, upon a recent inspection, one of your tenants has damaged your property. What […]

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Some landlords believe that they can enter a property at any time because they are technically the owner of that real estate. On the other hand, some tenants believe that they always have a right to privacy and that a landlord can never come into the home or apartment without permission, on the grounds that […]

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