Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners
How to Identify and Address Gaps in Your Homeowners Insurance
You may not have considered homeowner’s insurance policy gaps. You own a home. You buy homeowners insurance. Simple, right? Not always. There are a number of situations a standard homeowner’s…
Enjoy the Outdoors with These Summer Safety Tips
With kids out of school and sunshine (usually) in abundance, the summer months are the perfect time to get outside. Spending more time outdoors also increases the potential for accidents,…
The Consequences of Underinsuring Your NYC Property
Do you have the right amount of insurance coverage for your needs? From time to time, we speak with building owners in the New York City area whose properties are…
What New York Landlords Need to Know About the ‘Good Cause’ Law
The following article is a guest post by Janet Nina Esagoff, Esq. Property owners and managers, take heed. New York State enacted the “Good Cause” Eviction Law (“GCL”) on April…
Insurance for Historic Buildings and Brownstones in NYC: Special Considerations and Tips
Homeowners shopping for New York City building insurance often have special needs. This is particularly true for owners who own historic buildings or need brownstone insurance or coverage for other…
Before Filing a Claim, Ask Yourself These Questions
Even though homeowners insurance provides critical financial protection, no one enjoys paying insurance premiums. It’s no surprise that many people think about filing a claim with their homeowners insurance when…
Stay Safe During National Electrical Safety Month
May is National Electrical Safety Month, making this a good time to review electrical safety. Electricity can be dangerous, whether the hazard is a crane contacting an overhead line or…
Dog-Related Injuries Cause $1.12 Billion in Liability Claims
Man’s best friend doesn’t always act so friendly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year in the…
What is your liability if your dog bites someone?
In a country where 25% of households own at least one pet, dogs are the most popular species. Nearly 90 million dogs live in 65 million U.S. households. There are…
Disaster Response Planning for New York City Landlords
An emergency can strike at any time, whether it’s a natural disaster, a gas line explosion, or something else. The time to review your disaster response plan is before an…