Landlord / Building Owner Articles
Coinsurance: What It Is & Why You Don’t Want It
A coinsurance clause typically appears in the "Conditions" section of an insurance policy. If you're short on time, here's the bottom line: you don't want it. Coinsurance can take many…
A Landlord’s Guide to NYC Sidewalk Violations
New York City requires property owners to maintain the sidewalks adjacent to their properties. This requirement generally comes down to snow removal and sidewalk repair. Sidewalk violations The Department of…
A Winter Checklist for Landlords: 12 Tips to Protect Tenants and Property
The holidays may be over, but the winter storm season is just warming up. The next few months bring increased risks of slips and falls, burst pipes, and space heater…
Landlord Tips for Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls
Slips, trips and falls are no laughing matter. The National Safety Council reports that roughly 30,000 Americans die from falls each year, with most victims age 65 or older. According…
New York City Requirements for Snow and Ice Removal
Winter weather has finally arrived here in New York City. That means snow and ice are just around the corner. Building owners, tenants, lessees, occupants, or others in charge of…
Get Ready for New York City’s Heat Season
New York City requires building owners to provide tenants with heat and hot water. Heat requirements go into effect during "Heat Season," while hot water must be provided year-round, 24…
How to Prevent Online Identity Theft
Is someone online pretending to be you when shopping or banking? Have your online identity and passwords been posted on the dark web for sale? Unfortunately, the answer is, “quite…
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes This Winter
Brrr . . . It’s getting cold outside! Freezing temperatures can lead to frozen pipes and water damage in your home or building. Fortunately, you can take several steps to…
Holiday & Winter Fire Safety Tips
The advent of winter and the holiday season also brings the highest rate of home fires, a leading cause of building insurance claims. Not surprisingly, more than one-third of home…
Best Practices for Insuring Apartment Buildings, Condos and Co-ops
Insuring apartment buildings and condominium and co-op buildings can be complicated. Understanding where the responsibilities lie between owners and tenants—as well as what insurance you can and should require from…