Landlords

The weather is getting warm here in New York State. Some temperatures this week even though Spring is just beginning are getting to mid-to-high 70s.

New year, new laws, especially here in New York State. There is going to be a law that is passed that says that landlords cannot charge tenants for this in 2025.

Are you going to start getting charged more money to live in you apartment? You could be. There are things called Individual Apartment Increases in New York State that could increase your rent.

Landlords do not have to give tenants a reason any more when it comes to eviction in New York State.

How much can your landlord charge you for a security deposit? Can my landlord increase my rent? Do I have to pay for my own background check for an apartment? There are so many new laws in Western New York and the entire State of New York, especially after the pandemic has begun.

The house has been sold after a lot of paint was used to cover up all of these horrible things. The tenants 'kicked and screamed' on the way out and it wasn't pretty. In the end it was over $16,000 of owed rent.

If you are a renter you should know these laws to protect you or prepare you in certain situations. The New York State Attorney General has updated laws regarding landlords and tenants on the New York State website.

Yes, landlords can legally charge tenants for this. If you are a renter or landlord in 2024 you should know these laws to protect you or prepare you in certain situations.

If you have someone who is a horrible tenant, look how long they can LEGALLY and technically live in your rental unit! An entire year! The new Attorney General, Letitia James, has a section outlining new protection for evictions, according to the New York State website:

Do residents of a rental building or community have the legal right to organize meetings to discuss shared issues with landlords?