Whether you're a landlord or a tenant in New York State, a well-drafted lease agreement is essential to protect the rights and obligations of all parties involved. A lease agreement is a legally binding contract that outlines the terms and…
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 revenues rolling in. These real costs and expenses are unavoidable…
The road toward homeownership can be a bumpy one, especially in today’s competitive real estate market. But, once you jumped through all the hoops and signed all the paperwork, the home is finally yours. That’s a major event, particularly for…
Owning and renting properties can be a lucrative business endeavor but remains a serious undertaking, regardless of location. An overwhelming amount of time and energy often goes into learning the ins and outs of a constantly evolving market. As a…
The following article is a guest post by Attorney C. Jaye Berger. With all the pandemic-related restrictions being discussed in the media, it’s sometimes startling to realize how much renovation work is still going on in and around co-op and…
The following article is a guest post by Rachel Watson of Precision Air & Plumbing. During summer, opening windows and doors can help you cool down. However, cold weather calls for central heating and stoking up your stoves. While it…
The following article is a guest post by Attorney C. Jaye Berger. When having repair work done, building owners are very focused on completing the work as specified in the particular specifications and drawings. They have a contract and a…
The following article is a guest post by Rachel Watson of Precision Air & Plumbing. Plumbing-related issues are some of the most dreaded problems of home and building owners. Though most of the time they are just minor problems with…
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 by tenants in possession, and all the rest, they still…
The following article is a guest post by Janet Nina Esagoff, Esq. The New York City housing laws, which underwent a sea change in June 2019 in favor of tenants, have been regularly updated and amended in response to the…