When we sign a lease, we’re agreeing to stay in that property for a certain amount of time. Many people like the stability of knowing that they have rights to that property for 6 months, a year, or even more. Other people, however, may not want to commit to that much time. This could be […]
New York has a reputation for having a high cost of living. This can be seen in restaurants, nail salons, apartment prices, and whatever else you can think of. Another area that is expensive is commercial real estate. When you’re looking for a commercial lease, there are different factors that are considered in the price: […]
As much as we don’t want to admit it, the world runs on money. In the business world, when a client doesn’t make their payments, it can get the business into financial trouble. The same thing happens when a tenant doesn’t pay rent to their landlord because the landlord uses that payment to pay off […]
As a business owner, it’s crucial that your company is located in an area that will reach your targeted clientele. When you find the perfect location, you may want to sign your lease as soon as possible so that you can begin operating. Before you rush into anything, however, it’s important that you carefully review […]
When you draft a lease as a landlord, it’s important that you clearly dictate your expectations for the tenant. That way, there will hopefully not be any confusion when it comes to the agreement. As a landlord, you hope that your tenant will follow the lease perfectly, but that is not always the case. There […]
As the devastating economic impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic continues, landlords are left to wonder when and how they are going to be able to enforce their rights to collect rent from their tenants. The answers to these questions are starting to come into focus. Executive Order 202.28 issued by Governor Cuomo on […]
As a business owner, it’s important that you find a great location for your company. If the business is well-located, it will attract more customers, which is why owners spend a lot of time carefully selecting the right area. When you finally find the right spot, you can move in and start your business as […]
Foreclosure is a legal process in which a lender tries to receive the appropriate amount of money from a borrower by forcing them to sell the asset that the borrower used as collateral for the loan. When a homeowner fails to pay their mortgage, they could be forfeiting the rights to their home, which means […]
Renting a new apartment or room is an exciting occasion, but it’s important to be cautious. Rather than rushing through the process, you should make sure to carefully read your lease so that you know what you’re agreeing too. It also helps to have a tenant lawyer in New York read over the lease so […]
As a renter, it’s always a good idea to try to respect the rules and wishes of your landlord in order to maintain a good relationship with them. However, there are certain situations in which a landlord participates in behavior that is meant to make their tenants uncomfortable. Their goal in most cases is to […]