MAP: Did NYC Find A Hazardous Problem In Your Building This Week?Violations from housing inspections are publicly posted to help New Yorkers avoid hazardous living conditions.
Who to Blame When the Elevators Don't WorkResidents in New York may report nonworking elevators but should avoid withholding rent.
An Absolute Mess': Brokers Assess the Shift in FeesThe New York City Council approved legislation requiring landlords to pay broker's fees, shifting the financial burden from tenants.
MAP: Did NYC Find A Hazardous Problem In Your Building This Week?Violations from housing inspections are publicly posted to help New Yorkers avoid hazardous living conditions.
Who to Blame When the Elevators Don't WorkResidents in New York may report nonworking elevators but should avoid withholding rent.
An Absolute Mess': Brokers Assess the Shift in FeesThe New York City Council approved legislation requiring landlords to pay broker's fees, shifting the financial burden from tenants.
Tenants Can Withhold Rent If Their Landlord Doesn't Make RepairsHomeowners manage repairs; rental responsibilities vary by lease.Tenants can withhold rent if landlords neglect repairs.Landlords must maintain habitability and adhere to local codes.
So there's a problem with your apartment. What now?Inspect rental units in person before signing agreements to ensure they meet safety standards.Tenants can escalate issues to health departments if landlords fail to address repairs.
What's New in 2025? New Laws Surrounding Landlord Tenant Law in CaliforniaCalifornia landlords face new regulations requiring documentation of rental unit conditions and enhanced tenant protection in eviction processes.
Renters: Was Your Home Damaged by Rain or Floods? Here's What to Do | KQEDLandlords must cover temporary housing costs if repairs displace tenants, but tenants must still pay rent.Renters insurance is vital for protecting personal belongings from damage.
Tenants Can Withhold Rent If Their Landlord Doesn't Make RepairsHomeowners manage repairs; rental responsibilities vary by lease.Tenants can withhold rent if landlords neglect repairs.Landlords must maintain habitability and adhere to local codes.
So there's a problem with your apartment. What now?Inspect rental units in person before signing agreements to ensure they meet safety standards.Tenants can escalate issues to health departments if landlords fail to address repairs.
What's New in 2025? New Laws Surrounding Landlord Tenant Law in CaliforniaCalifornia landlords face new regulations requiring documentation of rental unit conditions and enhanced tenant protection in eviction processes.
Renters: Was Your Home Damaged by Rain or Floods? Here's What to Do | KQEDLandlords must cover temporary housing costs if repairs displace tenants, but tenants must still pay rent.Renters insurance is vital for protecting personal belongings from damage.
How Renters Can Get Paid Back for Repairs by LandlordsLandlords are responsible for major repairs affecting health and safety, while renters handle minor maintenance and damage caused by misuse.
A millennial used a little-known tax strategy to 'exchange' his rental property and sidestep capital gains taxes indefinitely. He explains the challenges and why it was worth the hassle.The DST 1031 exchange allowed Palafox to defer taxes and avoid landlord responsibilities, resulting in a more profitable and passive investment.
Your NY landlord is now required to tell you there are bedbugs in the building within 72 hours of discoveryNew York law now requires landlords to notify renters of bedbug infestations within 72 hours, enhancing tenant protection.
NYC tenants put in tough position as cancerous vapor tests near Gowanus Canal need landlords' permissionTenants may be at risk if landlords deny testing for hazardous chemicals in buildings near the Gowanus Canal.
Historic Rains and Real Estate: Important Considerations for Sellers and Landlords - Bay Area Real Estate Law BlogNorthern California landlords must proactively address property maintenance due to historic rainfall causing increased water leak complaints and structural damage.
Woman, 96, stuck at home for months after landlord fails to fix broken liftJoyce Wright, a 96-year-old disabled woman, has remained housebound for over four months due to a broken lift and landlord's inaction.
New York City Tenants Are Entitled to Heat. What About Air-Conditioning?City councilman proposes bill for landlords to provide air-conditioning units to tenants during summer, with fines for noncompliance.