Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners
How and When to File a Landlord Insurance Claim
Landlord insurance protects building owners from financial loss due to property damage or liability claims. At City Building Owners Insurance, we help owners of apartment buildings, brownstones, and condominium and…
8 Tips for Childproofing Your Home
Chances are, you wouldn’t stick a finger into an electrical outlet, pick flaking paint and put paint chips in your mouth, or lean on the screen of an open window. …
Best Practices for Building Management Associations
Good intentions aren’t enough to protect building associations and their boards of directors from legal claims. Directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance is essential for protecting the association and board members from…
Common Directors and Officers Liability Claims
While no one likes to think about lawsuits (except for perhaps litigation attorneys), they are a fact of life—one that association boards and property managers need to prepare for with…
How to File a Homeowners Insurance Claim
While homeowners insurance provides important financial protection against common losses, no one wants to go through the disruption and inconvenience of filing a claim. We’ve provided the information below in…
Why You Shouldn’t Own a Building in New York
If you own a building in your personal name, then you’re opening yourself up to a world of liability. Let’s say you’re a landlord. A tenant sues you over repairs…
Flood Recovery Guide: What to Do After a Flood
Floods often occur without warning, and the post-flood recovery process can be overwhelming. While we hope you don’t experience a flood, we’ve created a flood recovery guide with resources assembled…
Social Inflation: What It Is & How the Right Insurance Partner Can Lower Your Risks
When assessing the risks of insuring a property, landlord insurance providers use inflation indicators like the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to estimate payout amounts for potential claims. But one type…
Does Your Lease Agreement Include These 11 Key Pieces of Information?
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…
When Is the Best Time to Shop for Landlord Insurance?
When shopping for landlord insurance, can you find bargains at certain times of the year, like buying cars and televisions? Or does it make sense to wait 60 to 90…