Lessons from a Small Landlord

… hundred years ago men and horses farmed vegetables and most rentals were in owneroccupied buildings Today in NYC we call … are just as uncommon Here are the top 10 reasons why … 1 Rent regulation … Rent regulation imposed in 1947 and again … … 4 Dealing with the Division of Housing and Community Renewal … Rent regulations are an incredible burden To own a …

… 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 … period eg when my apartment comes vacant in June but the new tenants existing lease ends in July as it allows for a … the way these last two cant be fixed via antidiscrimination laws only by ending rent regulation and enabling landlords …

… more than the maximum amount I could ever squeeze out of my rentals My rentals are my pension and my goal in finding a tenant is a … be a pain in the neck Thats why Im looking for seasoned New Yorkers with a DIY vibe If you cant even find an …

… and tenant promise to behave reasonably Plenty of tenants rent apartments or shares this way but usually they know … requirements to 30x the monthly rent rather than the usual 40x … Storage … If you ask nicely and your stuff isnt too … Carbon monoxide affidavit Lead paint disclosure Recycling rulesIve got better things to do than inspect tenant trash …