Many clients contact us with questions about the new provisions under the Tenant Protection Act of 2019. Is this new law hurting tenants? And if so, how? There are many issues involved, not the least of which is that many marginal tenants may have a harder time with applications. Landlords may not take chances on […]

Being a landlord carries a lot of responsibility. Likewise, you have probably got into more than a few unpleasant situations due to the nature of your job. In this article, our experienced Buffalo attorney discusses some helpful tips for landlords that will prove beneficial should you end up in these situations. For more information, contact […]

The New York State Housing Stability & Tenant Protection Act of 2019, which went into effect on June 14, 2019, will be a nightmare for landlords. It will result in evictions being much more time-consuming and complicated. A brief summary of most of the changes are as follows: For nonpayment evictions, a notice sent by […]

Tenants in Akron, NY are facing serious turmoil with their living conditions. For the past three months, about half of the residents of the Akron Mobile Home Park Tenants Association have been withholding their rent payments and have been keeping them in escrow. They want their new real estate company to know that they are […]

If you are a landlord, you know that dealing with tenant issues is not easy. There are a lot of ways to handle these situations, but you are probably searching for the best way. Before calling our office, here is some general advice. Dealing with Tenant Issues | Small Claims Court As a Buffalo Landlord […]

If you are a landlord, you probably have a long list of unpleasant situations that you’ve gotten into because of the nature of your job. These unpleasant landlord scenarios can leave you wondering what to do. Meeting with an experienced attorney can prove to be very beneficial. Unpleasant Landlord Scenarios | Emotional Assistance for Pets […]

I am often asked what to do if a tenant dies as a Buffalo Attorney. First off, you should not grant access to the apartment to anyone unless they provide a certificate from the court that they are an administrator of the estate, executor of the estate, or the county public administrator. Secondly, you can […]

As a Buffalo Landlord-Tenant Attorney, I am often asked by landlords whether they should use rental applications. I strongly recommend rental applications for a number of reasons. First off, it is a way of screening your tenants to find out whether they will be good tenants. Secondly, it’s very essential in collecting a judgment against […]