Maybe you recently purchased a property and intend to rent it out to others, and you want to make sure that your lease adequately protects your interests. Perhaps you are a tenant who just started a romantic relationship and suddenly started getting fee invoices from your landlord. There are many reasons why you may want […]

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As a landlord, the term disabled tenant may automatically cause you to worry about the safety of tenants with disabilities. What if they fall while residing on your property? What if they try to sue you for the accident? Disabled individuals have the right to fair housing and non-discrimination—a principle you likely support. A little […]

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Landlords have several legitimate reasons why they include pet policies on their rental contracts. A good pet policy protects the rental property, complies with insurance regulations and ensures that everyone is safe. Some landlords opt to include a “no pet” clause in their lease contracts altogether.  But, what if a tenant acquires a pet midway […]

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The “Fair Chance for Housing Act” is slowly moving forward through the New York City Council’s review, despite fierce opposition from landlords – and maybe some tenants. The proposed law had a lot of support from council members and the city’s mayor, but not everybody is a fan. If it passes, it would prohibit landlords […]

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Landlords often take security deposits when someone signs a new lease. You’ve probably heard people complain that landlords will try to keep these for reasons that are not valid. And, while that certainly does happen in some situations, it’s also important to note that there are definitely some very valid reasons why a landlord will […]

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Rent stabilization laws can sometimes create a lot of confusion for both landlords and tenants alike – because even a rent-controlled apartment can have the rent raised when the landlord needs to make some improvements. Landlords (and tenants) should understand the difference between individual apartment improvements (IAIs) and major capital improvements (MCIs) so that they […]

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It’s fairly common for a landlord to charge an extra fee if someone has a pet. They understand that the pet may cause extra damage to the apartment, and they may have to have it repaired or cleaned when the tenant moves out. The landlord may not deny the pet entirely – some will have […]

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If you’ve had your eye on a parent or grandparent’s rent-stabilized or rent-controlled apartment as a way to finally be able to afford to live in New York, you may have heard about succession rights. Let’s take a brief look at what these are (and aren’t).  First of all, a tenant cannot grant succession rights […]

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Disputes with a tenant are almost inevitable. You may have a misunderstanding about trivial issues like minor repairs to a full-blown fallout over things like non-payment of rent or damage to the property. Either way, you need to find an efficient and cost-effective way of resolving such disputes. Here is what you need to do […]

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It seems as if the country’s marijuana laws are in a constant state of flux these days. However, in all five boroughs of New York City, recreational use of marijuana is legal for residents aged 21 and older.  But the list of places where smoking cannabis is entirely banned is quite long. Basically, private dwellings are where […]

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