As a renter, one of the worst things that can happen to you is receiving an eviction notice. When you get the news that your landlord is beginning the eviction process, you likely feel a sense of dread and confusion. But know that all hope is not lost. You may be able...
In the ever-changing urban landscape of New York, a building or a living space can become unsafe. In addition, you can come in conflict with building management or your landlord. Sometimes there are no other reasonable alternatives. You must leave a residence before...
New York City is known to be a relatively expensive place to live in. The need for people to be able to afford a safe and clean place to live is important yet this seems to be hard to do for some. The current landlord and tenant laws that govern rent prices are not...
Owning and leasing commercial or residential properties in New York can be a great investment. It can also, however, bring with it certain stresses, such as having to collect rent and ensuring that your tenants do not cause any damages. You can protect yourself in...
If you are a contractor in New York, you understand the risk you face when you agree to perform work for a residential customer. You might complete the work but the homeowner might choose for whatever reason not to pay you. In some cases, they might pay you some of...
Developers in New York will typically jump at the opportunity to bid on government contracts. This is likely due to assumption that such agreements tend to more stable than those made with private entities. While government agencies may offer their partners a greater...
Subletting apartments in New York City is a time-honored tradition, but in the era of Airbnb when the city, tenant councils and landlords are cracking down on short-term subletting, what are your rights? The first thing you need to know is that it is illegal to sublet...
The landlords of New York properties may hope that the relationships they share with their tenants will eventually evolve into friendships. Feeling such closeness may make the business matters inherent with their relationships to become mere formalities. Yet such...
Home ownership is a very common goal here in the United States. There are roadblocks though that people can face in their journey to find the first home of their dreams. Among these are financial ones. This can be a particularly formidable barrier here in New York...
When an HOA hires a contractor to do a job - install a pool or shingle a roof, for example - board members can maintain the quality of workmanship by withholding payment until the job is done right. Contractors and subcontractors, however, have a method of getting...
