Posts Tagged ‘landlords’
Why Communication Consistency Is Vital To Your HOA
Implementing and upholding HOA rules that support resident safety and lifestyle amenities is a key component of administering a homeowner’s association (HOA).It might be difficult to create strong HOA rules that satisfy community needs and are reasonable to uphold. Boards must develop a solid foundation with open communication at their core to ensure success; this…
Read MoreHow to Know When It’s Time to Switch Management Companies
It’s common for landlords to break up ties with their property management. Here are five explanations of why this occurs: Communication Breakdown: The property manager does not reply to calls, texts, or email messages from the landlord. The landlord could become upset by this as they feel ignored by the manager. One business day is…
Read MoreThe Appropriate Co-op Board Response to a Hoarder
When a co-op board learns that a hoarder is residing in the building, what should it do—and not do? Take these actions: Send a Notice: The first step in resolving the problem is to contact the shareholder and send a notice. This can point out that there have been complaints of odors and infestations. As…
Read MoreSave Money This Winter
Unable to find ways to save money recently? Read below to get some new ideas. 1. Clear The Way Today, the most typical apartment heating methods are radiators and duct-connected vents. Examine your apartment for heat registers. Are radiators obstructed by sofas, chairs, bed frames, tables, or other furniture, preventing warm air from circulating uniformly across…
Read MoreHow to Check If Your Apartment is Rent-Stabilized
Do you want to know if your apartment is or was rent stabilized? The state’s Housing and Community Renewal agency will have the rent history information. This is how: You will receive a printed copy of your rental history in the mail. View here! According to tenant advocates, the techniques listed above are the simplest…
Read MoreNY Rent Assistance Program Could Be Gone Jan. 15
According to an agreement made between the state and lawyers who fought to keep the program running, New York’s rental assistance program might close to new applicants as early as next month. The agreement lifts a temporary injunction that allowed renters to avoid eviction proceedings while they awaited rulings on their cases and maintained the…
Read More4 Ways New York City Building Owners Can Go Green
As the younger generation attempts to assist clean up our environment through greener efforts, sustainability in the United States is growing in popularity every year. Even major cities nowadays are making every effort to combat climate change. For instance, New York City’s Local Law 97 plan (LL97) went into force in 2019. It mandates that…
Read MoreThe Two Sides of The Fair Chance For Housing Act
The New York City Council is in the process of voting to end criminal background checks for potential tenants. Those who are in favor of the law claim that it provides poor New Yorkers with a second opportunity. Opponents propose there is a significant safety concern. What is the Fair Chance for Housing Act? The…
Read MoreE-Bikes and Their Danger to Your Building
What Are E-Bikes? Electric bikes employ a motor to help the pedaling, reducing the strain of cycling. Some designs enable the bike to advance on the motor’s power The market for e-bikes is currently experiencing a quite large surge. They are fantastic modes of transportation for reducing global warming, and they are also highly safe…
Read MoreWinter is Coming
The city has been working with The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) to develop and improve their snow map for the approaching winter. You should be familiar with who leads our city’s snow response, DSNY.
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