Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners

Not unlike home inventories, many people don’t think about creating and maintaining a home safety checklist. Fortunately, most of us feel safe in our homes, and we don’t spend much…

Your apartment units will eventually need new appliances. You may be tempted to replace them with garden-variety, low- to mid-priced devices to save money and keep rents low. But consider…

Sure, when tenants move out, they are supposed to leave behind a clean apartment. But apartment building owners know the reality all too well—either nothing gets cleaned or the cleaning…

New York City requires building owners and landlords to notify tenants of procedures to follow if they suspect a gas leak. The notification requirement applies to all tenant-occupied dwellings, including…

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…

Sadly, many landlords only hear from their insurance partner at renewal time—usually in the form of a bill. We hope this isn’t the case for you because this scenario points…

Insurance isn’t a “set it and forget it” deal. Treating it that way could mean you’re paying too much, aren’t adequately insured, or don’t have the right coverage. This is…

You know your residential building needs insurance protection. What you might not know is how to find the commercial property coverage that best meets your needs. Sure, you will want…

Owners of residential apartment buildings in New York City have certain landlord responsibilities for maintenance and safety. Many of these responsibilities are outlined in multiple codes and laws, including the…

Your neighbor’s tree falls on your house or car. Or it’s your tree and your neighbor’s house or car. Or maybe the tree doesn’t fall, but a storm blows a…