Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners

Retaining tenants is easier said than done. Tenants move out for many different reasons, and most of them (family needs, employment, etc.) lie beyond your control. But one way you…

Finding the best insurance for a small condo or co-op building, especially if the building is self-managed, can be challenging. How do you know how much insurance you need? What…

Once you've found the right commercial property coverage for your residential building, the final item you should consider is an umbrella policy, sometimes known as an excess liability policy. This…

Every landlord wants to find good tenants who pay their rent on time, treat the property with respect, and follow the rules established in the lease. Considering the many expenses…

By now, you’ve no doubt heard about the Climate Mobilization Act. Dubbed New York City’s Green New Deal, the legislation seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 80%…

As a building owner, even if you don’t own a company car, you may need special auto coverage on your commercial property insurance. Two forms of auto coverage are available:…

As a property owner or manager, you’re responsible in many ways for the safety and security of your tenants, as well as passersby. For instance, if someone slips and falls…

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…

If your building is a rental property, then a standard homeowner or building insurance policy may not offer adequate protection. That’s where landlord insurance comes in. Rental properties face different…

Clients frequently ask us whether security cameras in their buildings will reduce their insurance premiums. Unfortunately, the answer is “no.” The sad fact is that too many business owners have…