If you're a tenant and aren't sure if your landlord actually likes you, it's a good idea to understand what is and isn't good behavior from a tenant. By changing a few things, like how you handle problems at the house or reach out to your landlord, you can be a better...
Month: June 2018
Know your rights during a property dispute
One unusual dispute you may never have thought you'd have is over landscaping. If you landscape on your own property, you likely don't think others have a right to tell you what you can and can't do, as long as you have a landscape that is reasonable and well-kept.One...
Know your broker before you agree to work together in New York
As someone looking to make a real-estate purchase, it's your right to work with an agent who is on your side. While many people work with realtors, another option is to work with a real estate attorney. Your attorney has ways to help protect you that will help you...
Tenant and landlords: Handling complaints
Tenants may have many complaints ranging from the serious to insignificant, but it's vital for landlords and tenants to be able to discuss complaints and come to an agreement on how to resolve them.There are several common complaints among tenants that any landlord...
Airbnb blamed for uptick in rental prices in New York
Rents have increased across New York City, and the reality is that Airbnb could be a cause. Airbnb allows for short-term rentals in apartments and homes across the city, but this, in turn, has led to a hike in rental prices. Why? It takes certain rental units off the...