Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners

Open violations can cause problems for landlords when renewing the building’s insurance policy, even if they still have time to correct and certify the violation before the agency deadline. As…

With kids out of school and sunshine (usually) in abundance, the summer months are the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. As the song says, the living may be easy,…

The landlord insurance market has been tough for years. Various external forces—from higher construction labor and materials to more frequent and severe natural disasters—have driven up insurance premiums. Not surprisingly,…

Many people who don’t live in flood-prone areas assume that their homeowners’ insurance policy will protect them during storm season. For homeowners in the mid-Atlantic, especially the New York metropolitan…

Landlord insurance in New York City is tricky. This guide outlines critical risk management factors that influence insurance eligibility, pricing, and coverage for New York City landlords. Each section addresses…

How much homeowners insurance should you get? If you say, “I paid this much for my house, so that’s how much insurance I need,” you should know that how the…

May is National Electrical Safety Month, making it a good time to take a closer look at one of the most common—and often overlooked—sources of risk in residential properties: electrical…

May is National Electrical Safety Month, making it a good time for New York City property owners to take a closer look at one of the most common—and often overlooked—sources…

Nearly 90 million dogs live in 65 million U.S. households, with roughly 600,000 dogs in New York City alone. It’s no secret that many humans dote on their “fur babies,”…

Even landlords who love dogs might want to rethink the pet policy for their buildings. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III) and State Farm, dog bites and other dog-related injuries cost…