Landlord / Building Owner Articles
Does Your Landlord Insurance Include Loss of Rents Coverage?
If you own a rental property, you’ll want to make sure your landlord insurance includes Loss of Rents coverage. This special protection will replace lost income if a covered event…
Legal Considerations for NYC Basement Rentals: What Every Landlord Should Know
Basement apartments in New York City have received extensive press as a potential solution to relieve the city’s ongoing housing crisis. These subterranean spaces appeal to many tenant groups for…
NYC Sidewalk Law: Implications for Out-of-Possession Property Owners
Landlords can require tenants to be responsible for sidewalk winter conditions per the lease agreement, but be careful. Even if you don’t live in the building and delegate responsibilities for…
A Guide to Understanding Multi-Family Building Insurance
People call our office all the time, wondering why multi-family building insurance is so much higher than homeowners’ insurance. Sometimes they’re even wondering why an insurance company declined to make…
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…
What NYC Landlords Need to Know About Mandatory Composting
The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will launch curbside composting for all Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island residents the week of October 6, 2024. Already available throughout Brooklyn…
Fall Maintenance Checklist for NYC Area Landlords
Cooler temperatures and brightly colored foliage herald the arrival of fall here in the New York City area. In addition to clearing leaves from gutters and drains, building owners should…
Tenant Discrimination Insurance: Essential Protection for Landlords
You don’t discriminate against potential or current tenants. You’re careful to treat everyone equally. So why do you need Tenant Discrimination Insurance? Because your potential liability goes far beyond your…
Property Registration for New York City Landlords—Get Started Now
New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) requires annual property registration by owners of residential buildings that meet the following requirements: Multiple dwelling (3 or more residential…
What NYC Building Owners Need to Know About Window Guards
For properties with three or more units, New York City law requires that building owners install and maintain window guards for apartments where a child age 10 years or younger…