Tips for Landlords, Building and Home Owners
NYC Launches Containerization Requirements for Residential Trash
On November 12, 2024, new rules went into effect that require smaller properties to put residential trash in dedicated containers. The goal is to eliminate the mountains of trash bags…
Protect Your Home with These Holiday & Winter Fire Safety Tips
With early Black Friday sales everywhere you look, the holiday season is in full swing. Plus, this year’s late Thanksgiving means that Christmas will follow soon after. Those celebrating Hanukkah…
Does Your Landlord Insurance Include Loss of Rents Coverage?
If you own a rental property, you’ll want to make sure your landlord insurance includes Loss of Rents coverage. This special protection will replace lost income if a covered event…
NYC Basement Unit Regulations: A Legal Guide for Landlords
Basement apartments in New York City have received extensive press as a potential solution to relieve the city’s ongoing housing crisis. Basement units can offer added revenue potential–but only when…
Halloween Safety Tips Play up the Treats, Minimize the Tricks
All Hallows’ Eve began as an ancient Celtic harvest festival, marked by parties and feasts. The feasts have been replaced by mountains of candy, but one part of the festival…
NYC Sidewalk Law: Implications for Out-of-Possession Property Owners
Landlords can require tenants to be responsible for sidewalk winter conditions per the lease agreement, but be careful. Even if you don’t live in the building and delegate responsibilities for…
A Guide to Understanding Multi-Family Building Insurance
People call our office all the time, wondering why multi-family building insurance is so much higher than homeowners’ insurance. Sometimes they’re even wondering why an insurance company declined to make…
A Landlord’s Guide to NYC Sidewalk Violations
New York City requires property owners to maintain the sidewalks adjacent to their properties. This requirement generally comes down to snow removal and sidewalk repair. Sidewalk violations The Department of…
Fall Maintenance Checklist: 16 Tasks to Prepare Your Home for Winter
It’s official—autumn has arrived here in the Northeast. Spending a day or two this fall on a few annual maintenance tasks can help prevent common winter emergencies like home heating…
What NYC Landlords Need to Know About Mandatory Composting
The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will launch curbside composting for all Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island residents the week of October 6, 2024. Already available throughout Brooklyn…