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Every residential lease includes an implied warranty of habitability—even if the lease does not expressly mention it. This legal protection serves two core purposes: it ensures tenants have safe, livable housing conditions, and it clearly defines a landlord’s ongoing responsibilities. Under this standard, landlords must provide essential services, such as maintaining adequate heat and hot water, keeping common areas clean and secure, and making timely repairs when issues arise. They are also required to ensure that the property complies with applicable housing and building codes. If a landlord breaches this warranty and the apartment becomes uninhabitable, tenants may have the right... Read more
The “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) concept is considered relatively new. But according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, BNPL is an overhaul and rebrand of...
Even New York City’s affordable housing is getting too expensive for many low-income tenants, leading to a spike in eviction filings, a new report...
At the federal level, landlords must comply with several key laws that protect tenants. These mainly address housing discrimination under the Fair Housing Act and...
The problem of unauthorized residents in a rental unit is one that every landlord will likely encounter at some point in their career. As housing pressures and economic...
New York City renters are now legally entitled to clear, accessible information about whether stabilized apartments exist in their buildings. Last week, Local Law 86, aka the Rent Transparency Act, took effect, requiring landlords of buildings with at least one stabilized unit to post notices in common areas informing tenants that units may be rent-stabilized and how to get more information. The law aims to empower renters to know if they are being illegally overcharged. Sponsored by Council Member Sandy Nurse, the Rent Transparency Act was approved by the City Council in May but was returned unsigned by former Mayor Eric Adams a month later. Under city law, legislation that is neither... Read more
By Nate Bernstein, Esq., Managing Attorney of LA Real Estate Law Group If you are negotiating settlement in an unlawful detainer case in Court, outside of the courtroom,...
Consistent rent collection and steady income remain two of the biggest challenges landlords face. A multifamily business can only succeed when rent is paid consistently....
When homeownership and home sales plummeted in 2010 in the wake of the housing market collapse, investors responded by purchasing single-family homes and renting them...
The new year doesn’t just bring new gifts and new resolutions. It also brings new laws. State and local lawmakers have a lot on tap for 2026 when it comes to housing...
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