You have always been a conscientious and fair landlord to your tenants. When an appliance breaks down or a furnace won’t start, you’ve been quick to make repairs. But in return, you expect your tenants to be responsible, pay the rent on time and otherwise remain a tenant in good standing. Sometimes, that doesn’t work […]

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If you have a prospective tenant with a disability or a current tenant who becomes disabled, they may need some changes to the property to be able to access it from the outside or to be able to move around inside. What are you legally required to do as a New York City landlord? The […]

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Every landlord hopes for a tenant who pays their rent on time, lives at peace with their neighbors and does not use their rental unit for unintended purposes. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. From time to time, landlords get into disputes with their tenants for a number of reasons. One of the most […]

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When a tenant first moves into an apartment or other rental dwelling unit, they typically need to fill out an inventory of all of the existing damage and visible wear to the unit and its amenities. That inventory can eventually play an important role at the end of the lease. The inventory may provide the […]

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What you pay to rent property in New York would likely be enough to afford a mortgage in many other places. The need for flexibility and the prohibitive prices of residential real estate in New York make even high-earning professionals decide to rent. When you rent a property, the landlord can place multiple restrictions on […]

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A residential lease contract is usually one of the most important elements that ensure a professional and friendly landlord/tenant relationship. A lease contract outlines a roadmap for the tenancy, providing a detailed explanation of the rights and duties of both parties. A lease contract serves both as a point of reference as well as a binding […]

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The relationship between landlords and tenants can be rocky and hard to navigate, especially when legal matters are at play. But, the fact is, both landlords and tenants have rights and responsibilities. The problem comes in when either party oversteps its legal boundaries.  If you are a landlord and want to evict a tenant in […]

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As a landlord, you want your tenants to be safe. You know that this is generally your responsibility. You also want the building to be safe because the property itself is an asset. A fire, for instance, doesn’t just put your tenants at risk. It also damages or destroys an asset and removes your income from […]

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People paying to rent a home or an apartment usually expect to have the freedom to decide what they do in their own space. However, the actions of a resident or tenant can impact the value of the property itself and the experience of tenants in adjoining or nearby units. Landlords often have to put […]

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Space is hard to come by in New York, which often means that people have to get creative in finding solutions for their personal and business needs.  With rental prices for commercial properties so high, those trying to start a small business might feel like the best solution is to initially run things from inside […]

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