New York is a state where many entrepreneurs spend their time running successful companies. With that said, it takes certain protections to help ensure your business runs smoothly. Considering that, many companies invest in employment practices liability insurance...
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Landlord and tenant rights regarding eviction and unlawful detainer
New York is a state that's full of amazing rental properties. With that said, the relationship between a tenant and landlord isn't always guaranteed to go well. If a tenant and landlord can't see eye-to-eye, the latter might try to evict the former. Here's more...
Don’t make these mistakes as a landlord
Becoming the owner of a rental property in New York can be the culmination of a life-long dream. You should be aware that taking this step will also bring with it a great many new responsibilities, however. It will be up to you to make sure that everything you do as a...
What to know about absentee landlords
Owning a rental property may be an ideal way for an individual to diversify his or her portfolio. In some cases, landlords will choose to live in their New York homes alongside their tenants. However, some choose to rent an entire property to tenants while living...
What is a New York landlord not allowed to do
The relationship between a renter and a landlord is a difficult one for both parties to live within. A raft of new laws in New York have defined the relationship and interests of both parties. Despite owning a property, your landlord must abide by some basic rules....
Should you buy an already existing business?
There are many ways for you to enter the world of business in New York. One of them will be to start a new small business from scratch. You can also choose to buy a business that already exists. There are certain pros and cons that will attach to the choice that you...
What are quiet titles?
Whether you're looking to buy or sell a property in New York, it's important to be aware of your legal rights and obligations. One aspect of real estate law that you may not be familiar with is the "quiet title." What it is A quiet title is a legal action that is...
What are mandatory disclosures for rental units?
If you own a rental unit in New York, it’s important for you to understand what mandatory disclosures are. In this context they are disclosures about the condition of an apartment that tenants sign off on before they move in. Lead disclosure All landlords in the U.S....
Keeping up with the ever-changing condo and co-op rules
Two of the biggest milestones in condo and co-op regulation changes that have happened recently were the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act, which came in 2019, followed by the Climate Mobilization Act. This pair of legislative actions seem to have sparked a...
How to avoid business disputes in New York
No business is immune to disputes, especially in form of disagreements between business partners. When these disputes arise, it is important to take steps to resolve them as quickly and efficiently as possible. Litigation should always be your last resort. Streamline...