Lessons from a Small Landlord

… on your victory  Even though youll be getting rentfree subsidized housing for the next four years you … apartments will never be available to tenants which is why the population of Brooklyn and Manhattan even after the … make it too difficult to be a parttime small landlord you wont have any and if you make rent regulation stronger youll …

… Most tenants are afraid to ask their landlord for upgrades as these tend to lead to rent … his apartment there are two basic questions that I ask myself Do I need to do this Can I charge more rent for it … decide … 1 Yes and Im happy to pay out of pocket … Not all landlords are skinflints  If something needs to be done or …

… too enthusiastic or visible Ill nail them with a punitive rent increase  Though this may be news to tenants this isnt … lease it sometimes means that I really want you out     … Why I might not renew your lease  …   You havent paid …   In my building were a team and if you dont cooperate I wont either You arent taking care of the apartment or are …

… 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 … highly qualified applicants and I can go to stage two The apartment showing and screening Heres what I ask about … 1 … and she was the super …   … If she grew up in a doorman building she probably doesnt know how small buildings work …