Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners
How Water Sensors and Leak Detection Technology Affect Homeowners Insurance
Water damage, combined with freezing, represents the second most common cause of home insurance claims, following wind or hail damage. According to the Insurance Information Institute, the average loss of…
Ask These 4 Questions Before Filing a Homeowners Insurance Claim
If your home undergoes major damage from an insured peril, filing a claim against your homeowners insurance policy is a no-brainer. But what if the potential loss is smaller? Is…
Fire Prevention for NYC-Area Landlords: Protect Your Tenants and Property
The holiday season may be behind us, but we’re in the heart of the winter fire season, with home heating—particularly space heaters—a leading cause of home fires and fire-related…
NYC Landlord’s Guide to Water Sensors and Leak Detection Technology
It’s every landlord’s nightmare: a leak, flood, burst pipe, or overflowing sink or appliance that goes undetected until major, expensive water damage occurs. Landlords and property owners are right to…
New Year Checklist for New York City Landlords
In New York City, the New Year triggers certain responsibilities for landlords—most notably, the annual notice requirement. Even for property owners outside the five boroughs, these simple tasks can provide…
5 Steps to Create a Home Inventory for Insurance Protection
Do you have an up-to-date home inventory? If not, you’re not alone: According to a 2023 Insurance Information Institute (III)/Munich Re Consumer Survey, only 47% of homeowners reported having such…
Christmas Tree Disposal Options for New Yorkers
Disposing of a Christmas tree is often one of the most daunting aspects of the post-holiday season. Fortunately, most municipalities try to make this chore as easy for residents as…
A Building Owner’s Guide to New York City Snow Removal
Experts predict a warmer winter ahead here in the Northeast, with volatile weather that could bring serious snowfall, particularly in January. As beautiful as New York City looks with a…
How to Improve Home Security and Safety
Recent reports from the FBI and the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) indicate that home burglary rates have dropped in the United States. The FBI Crime Data Explorer shows a…
NYC Launches Containerization Requirements for Residential Trash
On November 12, 2024, new rules went into effect that require smaller properties to put residential trash in dedicated containers. The goal is to eliminate the mountains of trash bags…