Lessons from a Small Landlord

… Dear Mr Mayor whoever you turn out to be Congratulations on your victory  Even though youll be getting rentfree subsidized housing for the next four years you … an apartment ready to rent 6 things to do before you move How to negotiate with a NYC mover 7 tips that may save you …

… Most tenants are afraid to ask their landlord for upgrades as these tend to lead to rent increases  While this is true you shouldnt get too … ranging from right away sir to over my dead body  Heres how I decide … 1 Yes and Im happy to pay out of pocket … Not …

… Most marketrate leases in NYC are for one year As their leases approach … too enthusiastic or visible Ill nail them with a punitive rent increase  Though this may be news to tenants this isnt … your wallet dry or to make you indifferent about staying versus moving  Before I offer you a lease renewal Ive …

… about what I look for in a tenant and chances are you arent it Sorry Likewise if you came with a broker Ill let you passbecause if youre willing to pay $3000 for a few hours work you probably wont be as … applicants and I can go to stage two The apartment showing and screening Heres what I ask about … 1 Why are you …

… building with some of my tenants so they have the ability to make my life a living hell Moreover unlike many bigger … more than the maximum amount I could ever squeeze out of my rentals My rentals are my pension and my goal in finding a … … Since they are going to be my neighbors too I want to see how well we get along and to see how their experiences have …

… and tenant promise to behave reasonably Plenty of tenants rent apartments or shares this way but usually they know … tested in court The basic marketrate lease sets out the rent the term of the lease and what happens if things go … exemption for a small fish tank a bird or a turtle … Security deposits … I generally charge first month last …