Landlord / Building Owner Articles
FDNY Fire Safety Requirements for Landlords
To help protect New Yorkers, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) requires landlords to post and distribute certain fire safety and emergency preparedness documents. The requirements apply to multiple…
Common Landlord Insurance Claims (and How to Prevent Them)
While it’s important to have the right landlord insurance, no one really wants to file a claim. Many of the perils covered by landlord insurance and riders, such as fires and…
A New York City Landlord’s Guide to Lead Paint Requirements
Landlords in New York City have specific responsibilities for protecting tenants from lead paint hazards. Local Law 1 of 2004, also known as the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act, outlines…
New Year Checklist for New York City Landlords
For landlords in New York City, the New Year triggers certain responsibilities—most notably, the annual notice requirement. Even for property owners outside the five boroughs, these simple tasks can provide…
Cyber Insurance: Do Landlords Need It?
Cyber attacks are on the rise. According to the Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report 2022, the number of U.S. businesses that experienced a cyber attack increased from 40% in 2021 to…
FDNY Annual Bulletin Addresses Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries
By Thanksgiving, more than 140 structural fires related to e-bikes and other lithium-ion batteries took place in New York City. Six people died and 140 were injured in these blazes,…
How to Create and Maintain an Emergency Supply Kit
NYC Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommend that every household maintain an emergency supply kit stocked with food, water, and other basic supplies needed to survive…
Strategies to Help You Avoid Distracted Driving
According to the 2020 Traffic Culture Safety Index, published by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, most drivers (79.7%) consider using a handheld cell phone as extremely or very dangerous.…
Real Estate Carrying Costs: Are You Getting Tired?
Managing real estate investment property (i.e., being a landlord) is a business. The upside is huge, but there is also great risk, as with most businesses. It’s not just about…
5 Ways to Clean Your Gutters Safely
Though many homeowners and building owners find cleaning their gutters once or twice a year difficult, it’s worth the effort. Gutters are one of your home or building’s primary defenses…