Monthly Archives: November 2024
What Are the Consequences If Landlords Fail to Maintain a Residential Building?
Tenants are constantly complaining about the repairs that their landlords fail to make, but if you get far enough into the suburbs that there is no subway transportation, you will find out that the situation is not exactly rosy for homeowners, either. The ugly truth is that home repairs are expensive. If you are… Read More »
How Not to Lose Your Earnest Money in a Real Estate Purchase
Buying a house is a long and complicated process; it is the most expensive and most complex financial transaction that most people make in their lifetimes. Every time you complete one step and think that you are getting close to closing on the purchase, more hurdles appear that you must clear before the house… Read More »
New York Landlords Cannot Conceal Their True Identity Behind Shell Corporations
Many visitors to New York have had the experience of eating in a restaurant where the tables were immaculate and the food was beautifully presented and reasonably priced, but something didn’t feel right. The restaurant was too quiet; there were few, if any, other customers. How does a restaurant like that stay open unless… Read More »
Cash for Keys Agreements
Being a landlord is difficult even when the tenants make a good faith effort to pay rent and abide by the rules. Yes, it’s expensive for you to fix the plumbing, but it is bothersome for them to have to go to a friend’s house to take a shower, especially when their budget is… Read More »