Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners
Bed Bug Reporting Requirements for New York City Landlords
New York City requires landlords of multiple dwellings (3+ residential units) to file an Annual Bed Bug Report that discloses any bed bug infestations on the property in the previous…
What NYC Building Owners Need to Know About Window Guards
For properties with three or more units, New York City law requires that building owners install and maintain window guards for apartments where a child age 10 years or younger…
The Legality of New York City Basement Rentals
Basement Rentals in New York—Legal or Illegal? Certain basement rentals in New York City are legal, while others are not. First and foremost, the subterranean space must be a basement,…
Are Riots and Looting Insured?
If rioters or looters damage your commercial property, will your insurance policy cover it? The short answer: yes. As the Insurance Information Institute notes, virtually all businessowners and commercial insurance…
Attorney Alex Lycoyannis Answers Landlord Questions on Rent Collection During Covid-19
To help building owners navigate this uncertain time, the following “Ask Our Attorney” column has been republished with permission from Small Property Owners of New York (SPONY) and attorney Alex…
‘Fairness’ in Landlord-Tenant Matters amid Covid-19
The following article is a guest post by Janet Nina Esagoff, Esq. New York City and Long Island have been especially hit hard by the Covid-19 crisis, resulting in…
Are Remote Employees Exposing You to Cyber Attack risk?
If your business can continue with employees working remotely, you’ve avoided many of the risks connected to COVID-19, aka coronavirus. What you may not realize is that other types of…
Water in Your Building: What Does Water Coverage Provide?
Every day, at least one water main breaks in New York City. The big breaks can flood subway tunnels and close streets, making life difficult and inconvenient for commuters, residents…
Tenant Discrimination Insurance: What It Is and Why You Need It
You don’t discriminate against potential or current tenants. You’re careful to treat everyone equally. So why do you need Tenant Discrimination Insurance? Because your potential liability goes far beyond your…
NYC Sidewalk Law Raises Stakes for Out-of-Possession Property Owners
Landlords can require tenants to be responsible for sidewalk winter conditions per the lease agreement, but the NYC sidewalk law ruling of 2019 demands caution.You’re an out-of-possession landlord. To satisfy…