Few things pit landlords and tenants against one another as quickly as questions about pets. Many people consider pets non-negotiable because they are part of the family. However, landlords often don’t want to accommodate them because of the damage they can cause to their rental units. Tenants looking for a pet-friendly place may have to […]

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There are many responsibilities that landlords and tenants have. Many of these are spelled out in the rental contracts that are signed when a person rents an apartment or home. One thing that both must be willing to take part in is pest prevention and management.  Unfortunately, the close proximity of dwellings in the city often means […]

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Sometimes, landlords will buy foreclosed or distressed properties at auction for far lower prices than their true value. They may intend to fix it up to flip it or to make it into multiple tenant units.  But somewhere between that gavel falling and now, your efforts to refurbish and/or repurpose the property ran out of […]

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The entire point of the security deposit on an apartment isn’t to take extra rent money from the tenants. It’s to ensure that damage to the unit can be repaired when the tenant leaves. Getting that money after the fact would be very hard, so landlords take money at the beginning of the process and […]

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If you are a landlord in the Forest Hills area of New York, you may find it challenging to keep up with state residential landlord-tenant laws. Unfortunately, a lack of knowledge or understanding cannot help you when landlord-tenant disputes arise. One of the best ways for landlords to avoid conflicts is by learning more about […]

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When a tenant stops paying their rent, it’s only natural for the landlord to get frustrated. A lack of communication from the tenant can make the situation worse, and leave the landlord floundering as they try to figure out how to react. Sometimes, landlords can better manage a situation with a non-paying tenant by proactively […]

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Back in March, The New York Times ran a story of alleged widespread discrimination by the city’s landlords against those would-be tenants who had Section 8 federal housing vouchers. A local group had conducted a city-wide sting that left 88 landlords and some brokers open to allegations of discrimination against those of lesser means in regard to housing. If […]

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Although you didn’t likely anticipate being in such a role when you initially decided to become a landlord, you’re likely to learn a lot more about your tenants and the different struggles they face in your role than you ever expected. One question that you might find yourself needing to know is what happens after a […]

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Every tenant is a source of risk for a landlord. They can cause damage to the unit, use utilities that the landlord pays for and get into conflicts with other tenants. You probably take care to screen potential tenants for problematic behaviors. A history of evictions or a major criminal background will likely give you […]

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Space is at a premium. Housing is difficult to find. Landlords may find themselves wondering just how much space they have to offer in a single rental apartment. Is there a minimum?  Different cities and local governments set these restrictions. A good rule of thumb is that any single-room apartment should be at least 150 square […]

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