The May 1 rent due date is looming for many tenants across Western New York. For people who have been out of work for the past several weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, coming up with the money can be very difficult. Rochester attorney Robert Friedman, who has been practicing landlord-tenant law in Western New […]
Category Archives: Landlord / Tenant Law
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Apr
Apr
With a temporary moratorium on evictions until at least June 20, 2020 (or July 26, 2020 as mandated by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act for those on federal assistance programs), New York tenants are now especially vulnerable to landlords who take the law in their own hands with self-help evictions and illegal […]
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Apr
Apr
New York landlords cannot discriminate against or evict tenants because they, or someone who they reside with, have contracted COVID-19, once had COVID-19 or are merely suspected of having or once had COVID-19. Similarly, landlords cannot treat tenants unfairly or differently because they are from, or appear to be from, a country with a serious […]
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Apr
Apr
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) mandates an eviction moratorium until July 25, 2020 which: restricts landlords of covered properties from filing new eviction actions for non-payment of rent; prohibits charging fees, penalties, or other charges to the tenant related to such nonpayment of rent. Prohibits landlords from evicting tenants after […]
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Jul
Jul
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 […]
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Jun
Jun
In this article, our experienced Rochester landlord tenant lawyer discusses important rental tips for landlords. A rental application should include all of the following provisions: Determine whether or not an applicant is a good tenant or “credit risk” by obtaining his or her residence history, credit history, bank information, automobile information and employment, credit and […]
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Apr
Apr
If you are a property-owner in Rochester renting out space to tenants, you might understand how stressful it can be. Here are a few tips for landlords, compiled by our experienced Rochester landlord tenant attorneys. Contact our office today. Tips for Landlords | Consult with an Attorney If you are just beginning to invest in […]
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Apr
Apr
If you are a landlord, there’s a good chance that you’re familiar with tenant issues. They may leave you feeling overwhelmed. Tenant Issues: Emotional Assistance for Pets As a Rochester Landlord Tenant Attorney, I often get questions as to whether or not a landlord is required to rent to a tenant who has an emotional […]
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Apr
Apr
If you are considering becoming a landlord, you may be in need of guidance. If you are feeling worried, here are some landlord tips that may help you when starting out. Landlord Tips: Rental Applications I am often asked whether a rental application should be used in screening tenants. I strongly recommend a rental application […]
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Mar
Mar
For both resident and tenant, eviction is a tough subject to broach and you may be worried about how you are going to handle it. Here are some things to consider when evicting or being evicted. Eviction of Nonpaying Resident The first step to evicting a tenant for nonpayment of rent is to serve a […]