This article gives general information about lead-based paint, where it is found, and how it is dangerous. To obtain information about New York State regulations, how they affect you as a landlord, and what your responsibilities are, visit the Office…

Tip Sheet To Passing The Housing Quality Inspection Listed below are some of the most important items that the inspector looks for on the initial and annual inspections as required by HUD. Please note that the Housing Authority has the…

A security deposit is a deposit of money to the landlord to ensure that rent will be paid and that the tenant will perform (or will not perform) a certain act during the tenancy. A landlord may, pursuant to a…

Attached you will find an example of an addendum to a lease. You can download it and use it as is, or you can alter it to suit your needs. When altering the contents of any lease or addendum, make…

Most landlords understand that the most important document in a landlord-tenant relationship is the lease. This document spells the relationship out in writing and the components of this document are enforceable in a court of law providing that no local,…