As a landlord in Queens, NY, renting to Section 8 tenants can be a great opportunity to secure consistent rental income. Section 8, or the Housing Choice Voucher Program, helps low-income individuals and families afford housing by providing government-subsidized rent payments. If you’re considering becoming a Section 8 landlord, The Law Office of Seth Rosenfeld […]

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When dealing with a loud tenant, it is important for a landlord to take appropriate action to address the issue promptly and effectively.  Whether you have noticed the noise yourself or you have been notified of a problem via a noise complaint, there are certain considerations you’ll want to make as you move forward.  Initial communication […]

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As a landlord, it can be very frustrating when you rent a property you own, and your tenant does not pay their rent or is late paying their rent. It can be a delicate situation, especially if you like your tenant and know they care about your property and keep it neat and in good […]

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Residential leases serve as a crucial form of protection for landlords and the tenants that lease their properties. The terms outlined in a New York lease can determine when a landlord has the right to evict someone and what amenities a tenant can expect.  However, sometimes, there can be illegal terms included in a residential […]

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People who rent a residential dwelling usually expect to have limitations on what they can do. Many accept that they can’t make holes in the walls or be incredibly loud. Other limits might also be present.  One question that tenants and landlords have a lot is whether the landlord can limit the occupancy in the dwelling. New […]

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Landlords often have restrictive clauses in their leases limiting what their tenants can do at a property. Frequently, prohibitions on smoking in the unit are part of the lease. Landlords will tell current and prospective tenants that they cannot smoke cigarettes, pipes or cigars in the unit. Unfortunately, with cold New York weather, always going […]

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As a landlord, you want to do right by your tenant but also need to protect your investment. You pay for the property that your tenant is living in, and you’ve done your due diligence to make sure the tenant is respectful of your space. Did you know that many New Yorkers have the right […]

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As a New York landlord, you likely have many prospective buyers who’d like to purchase your rental property from you. While a good offer may entice you, you may think that accepting such an offer is out of the question if you have tenants in your unit signed to a long-term contract. Fortunately, you have […]

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Landlords often think about what they should do if a tenant doesn’t pay rent. They want to know what steps to take and what options they have. That’s important, certainly, but it’s also wise to think about why someone may fail to pay rent. This can help a landlord come up with a solution, anticipate failed payments […]

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There are many issues that tend to arise between landlords and tenants. Making sure that the living space is free of construction defects, having the lease signed, paying rent on time, renewing the contract, having complaints filed and heard on time, all of these issues can arise between the two parties. What happens when a […]

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