Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners
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…
FDNY Fire Safety Requirements for Landlords
To help protect New Yorkers, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) requires landlords to post and distribute certain fire safety and emergency preparedness documents. The requirements apply to multiple…
Common Landlord Insurance Claims (and How to Prevent Them)
While it’s important to have the right landlord insurance, no one really wants to file a claim. Many of the perils covered by landlord insurance and riders, such as fires and…
Home Improvement Projects That Offer the Best ROI
Whether you plan to sell your home or simply want the biggest bang for your home improvement budget, there are many projects that are worth the investment. Generally, the projects…
POLL: Most Policyholders Aren’t Sure What Their Homeowners Insurance Covers
According to a poll reported in the New York Post, most policyholders (79%) have read through their homeowners insurance policy at least once, while 30% say they frequently read their…
Why (and How Often) Property Owners Should Clean Dryer Vents
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), dryer vents clogged with lint and other debris cause an average of 4,470 fires every year. But keeping dryer vents clean offers…
Fire Extinguisher & Smoke Alarm Maintenance Tips
Fire safety equipment like smoke alarms and fire extinguishers provide crucial extra time to get out of a burning home or building, but many people don’t know how to maintain…