Landlord / Building Owner Articles
Do I Need Separate Insurance Policies for Each Rental Property or Apartment Building?
Many property owners who have multiple buildings in their portfolios ask whether we recommend separate insurance policies. We present options for a master policy and provide them with the information…
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…
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…
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…
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…
NYC Basement Unit Regulations: A Legal Guide for Landlords
Basement apartments in New York City have received extensive press as a potential solution to relieve the city’s ongoing housing crisis. Basement units can offer added revenue potential–but only when…
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…