Category Archives: Real Estate Law
Questions to Ask Your Landlord Before You Move In
You want to rent an apartment or house, you have found an interesting place that looks right, and now you are ready to make a decision? Great! But before you move in and before entering into a contract, make sure you have the answers to some basic questions, so you know in advance what to […]
Looking Out for Your Tenants This Holiday Season
As a landlord or owner of a building, you are responsible for your tenants. You make sure the property — especially the common areas and amenities — are safe and working. All repairs and maintenance go through you, and how you go about your job and respect tenant rights can determine whether a tenant stays […]
Most Common Landlord-Tenant Disputes
If you are a landlord, you will ideally find a tenant that follows all the rules you’ve set and respects your boundaries. If you’re a tenant, you’re hoping that renting an apartment will be relatively easy. As a tenant, you pay your rent, and you expect your landlord to be agreeable to you. However, that’s not […]
Bringing Your Rental Property Up to Code
The law is specific when it comes to tenant-landlord relationships and responsibilities. As a landlord, you are expected to provide a habitable living space for their tenant. So what does it mean to be up to code? Here are a few things you can do to catch you up and ensure that you are fulfilling […]
What to Do Before You Rent Out Your Property
Being a landlord is serious business, and you want to make sure you are protected. Tenant protection laws in New York have certain expectations when it comes to rental properties, and you want to make sure you are fully prepared. Here are some things you should do before you rent out your property.
What to Look for Before Signing a Lease
Leasing an office, apartment, or any type of space enters you into a contract with the landlord. It’s easy to get excited about a property and feel a sense of urgency to jump on it before anyone else catches on to the opportunity. You need to understand, however, that a handshake and a smile isn’t […]
Is Your Living Space Habitable In The Eyes Of The Law?
The law has specific rules and guidelines when it comes to tenant-landlord relationships and responsibilities. In the eyes of the law, a landlord is required to follow certain tenant protection guidelines and provide a habitable living space for their tenant. Whoever you are in the situation, whether landlord or tenant, it’s important to know and […]
Can My Landlord Keep My Security Deposit?
Generally, a security deposit on a rental property is refundable. It is meant as a down payment to secure the property and withheld by the landlord until the time comes for the tenant to leave the premises. This is only required by landlords to protect their interest, in case you’re unable to pay, left suddenly, […]
5 Ways to Get Legally Evicted
The threat of eviction is a serious one, and should not be taken lightly. People can lose their entire homes and be forced to leave the premises based on a number of factors. There are many cases in which you may be defended if you are in danger of eviction. Illegal evictions happen all the […]
