Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners

With kids out of school and sunshine (usually) in abundance, the summer months are the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. As the song says, the living may be easy,…

New York City landlords must perform annual inspections of units for indoor allergen hazards under New York's indoor allergen law.New York’s Local Law 55 of 2018, also known as the Indoor…

Don't wait until it is too late - spot hidden home hazards now.Many homes, especially older ones, harbor potentially expensive problems that aren’t obvious—until they are. Electrical systems can fail…

Open violations can cause problems for landlords when renewing the building’s insurance policy, even if they still have time to correct and certify the violation before the agency deadline. As…

While some property owners are handy and enjoy upgrading and maintaining their buildings, most people rely on professional contractors. Even minor repairs and improvements, however, can involve some level of…

For many homeowners, warmer weather means home improvement projects around the house and yard. Whether large or small, follow these steps before starting a project or hiring a contractor to…

Weeks after the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) started issuing fines for non-compliance with mandatory composting requirements, city officials paused most of the penalties. The composting mandate went…

Nearly 90 million dogs live in 65 million U.S. households, with roughly 600,000 dogs in New York City alone. It’s no secret that many humans dote on their “fur babies,”…

Even landlords who love dogs might want to rethink the pet policy for their buildings. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III) and State Farm, dog bites and other dog-related injuries cost…