The issue of bed bugs in rental properties is a contentious one, often leading to disputes about who should bear the responsibility for costs associated with their eradication. This issue has legal and ethical dimensions, and it varies by jurisdiction and the terms of any particular lease agreement.  It’s important to understand that no single […]

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Tenants in New York and elsewhere adore animals of all shapes and sizes, while landlords often view them with skepticism or hostility. Individual people may benefit from the companionship of animals and the structure that they can provide for daily life, but the animals could very well damage a rental property. Tenants are often keen […]

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Owning a rental property comes with its share of upsides and downsides, and most are centered around people. One of the downsides to being a landlord is that you are never in full control of what your tenant does on a day-to-day basis. No landlord foresees their tenant going to jail at some point. Unfortunately, […]

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If you’re a landlord, you know that maintaining a harmonious relationship with your tenants is crucial to the success of your rental property business.  Disputes with tenants can be costly and time-consuming, not to mention damaging to your reputation. Below are four effective strategies savvy landlords can implement to help avoid disputes with their tenants altogether.  […]

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When you sign a lease agreement, you hope both parties will live up to their end of the bargain through the lease period. Landlord-tenant disputes are not uncommon, however. And when these disputes amount to a breach of the lease agreement, you may pursue the liable party for damages.  If you are considering taking legal […]

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As a landlord, you have rented out an apartment to someone whom you believed was a single individual. They lived there on their own for months. But now things are changing, and they want to have their partner move in. They’re not married, but they are a couple in a defined romantic relationship. In many […]

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Evicting a tenant can be complicated. In addition to being protected by New York State rent laws, the courts have sole jurisdiction in the final decision. However, with a valid reason, including not paying rent, a landlord may have grounds to evict a tenant.  But you will observe certain procedures before initiating an eviction. First, you […]

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When you rent a place to live, you want to feel safe. At the same time, you also want to feel free to go about your life without others seeing everything that you do. Thus, if a landlord puts up cameras, you might question if they are justified and if they’re even legal. Landlords want […]

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Once the dangers of tobacco became well known, researchers and safety experts began warning the public of not only the direct consumption of tobacco products but also secondhand exposure. Those in close proximity to others ingesting tobacco products can end up developing many of the same medical issues that plague regular smokers. Thirdhand smoke is […]

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Pets can benefit individuals and families alike. They can provide companionship, entertainment, protection and specific kinds of support. As a result, it can be difficult for renters when they learn that they are not permitted the freedom to own pets in the same ways that homeowners are. As a result, some renters may attempt to […]

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