Landlord / Building Owner Articles
I’m Leaving You (But Not Really): Dealing with Abandoned Property
Landlords have a lot on their plates these days. With tougher times than ever to serve predicate notice of defaults, greater lag times in court for eviction proceedings, hardships faced…
The Hidden Costs of Cheap Commercial Property Insurance
Many landlords and building owners shop for cheap commercial property insurance. Reducing insurance costs is a good thing. In fact, we constantly look for ways to save our clients money.…
Replace Your Federal Pacific Electric Breaker Panel Now
Your breaker panel is supposed to keep your home safe by guarding against serious electrical problems, such as: Circuit overloads Short circuits Outside power surges But sometimes your breaker panel…
Housekeeping, Maintenance & Your Insurance Policy
There’s not much excitement for most landlords, property managers and building owners when it comes to routine housekeeping and maintenance. But there’s an excellent reason why you should care about…
A Guide to Landlord Property Maintenance for NYC Building Owners
There’s always a to-do list when it comes to landlord property maintenance, whether you own a multi-family brownstone in Park Slope or an apartment building in Astoria. Something always needs…
7 Tips for Lower Landlord Insurance, Landlord Policy Rates
Owners of apartment buildings and brownstones can lower their insurance premiums by creating a building profile for the insurance company. Simply, this document presents the building in the most favorable…
Why You Need to Know Your Insurance Company Rating
Do you know the financial rating of your insurance company? We recently had representatives of a New York City co-op approach us because someone in the building wanted to finance…
Do you need an umbrella policy for a rainy day?
Once you've found the right commercial property coverage for your residential building, the final item you should consider is an umbrella policy, sometimes known as an excess liability policy. This…
How to Choose Directors and Officers Liability Insurance
In our litigious society, association boards and property managers need to protect themselves against legal action. Consider the following examples of actual disputes: One association board spent $1 million defending…