Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners

Most people know to contact an insurance agent/broker or insurance company when they need to file a claim, ask about coverage, or change their policy. But many common situations should…

Landlord insurance in New York City is tricky. This guide outlines critical risk management factors that influence insurance eligibility, pricing, and coverage for New York City landlords. Each section addresses…

When comparing landlord insurance quotes, the lowest premium can look like the smart choice. But a cheaper policy from a financially weak carrier isn't a discount; it's a deferral. You're…

Now that temperatures are heating up in the Northeast, pests, both furry and many-legged, are looking for a way into your home. As noted by the New York City Health…

NYC landlords are legally responsible for keeping their buildings free of pests. That means sealing entry points, maintaining sanitation, meeting trash containerization standards, and complying with pesticide, bed bug notification,…

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…

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,…

The landlord insurance market has been tough for years. Various external forces—from higher construction labor and materials to more frequent and severe natural disasters—have driven up insurance premiums. Not surprisingly,…

Many people who don’t live in flood-prone areas assume that their homeowners’ insurance policy will protect them during storm season. For homeowners in the mid-Atlantic, especially the New York metropolitan…

If you own a residential property with one to nine units in New York City, an important sanitation deadline is approaching. While smaller buildings can currently use any trash container…