Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners

Landlords have a lot on their plates these days. With tougher times than ever to serve predicate notice of defaults, greater lag times in court for eviction proceedings, hardships faced…

There’s always a to-do list when it comes to landlord property maintenance, whether you own a multi-family brownstone in Park Slope or an apartment building in Astoria. Something always needs…

Owners of apartment buildings and brownstones can lower their insurance premiums by creating a building profile for the insurance company. Simply, this document presents the building in the most favorable…

From summer thunderstorms to tropical storms and hurricanes, Mother Nature has a way of keeping us on our toes—indoors and hoping the power stays on. Trees often provide the most…

In our litigious society, association boards and property managers need to protect themselves against legal action. Consider the following examples of actual disputes: One association board spent $1 million defending…

While finishing a basement can expand a home’s living space, this home improvement project carries additional considerations in the five boroughs. Other blog posts address New York City requirements for basement…

Your tenant has signed a lease. The moving date is set. Now all you have to do is sit back and collect rent, right? There’s one more important step that…

The master insurance policy of a condo or co-op affects not only the property, but also individual residents. When buying insurance for a condo or co-op building, the managing entity…

When a tenant leaves, what do you need to do to prepare for the next tenant? If you’re a new landlord, or even if you’re more experienced, this handy apartment…