Continue reading "NOAA: Building A Better Future"
Here’s a scenario: It’s 4pm on a Friday afternoon and you just found out that Con-Ed is shutting down gas in your property for a few hours. As the saying goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” You need to communicate with your tenants ASAP before they begin to communicate with you (and we promise, those messages won’t be so happy). What are your options?
All of the above will require a substantial investment of time on your part and there’s no … read more
As a member of the support team here at Rent Application, and the older brother of a renter in her twenties with very limited credit history, I know first hand the difficulties created for both landlords and applicants in handling the “no credit history” situation when applying for a rental property.
Credit history can be a fast, convenient way to gauge someone’s historical ability to pay bills. However, the lack of credit history should not be equated to a lack of financial responsibility, There are many legitimate reasons an applicant’s credit history may lack information. If one of these situations applies, there are other mechanisms that can help … read more
We have been telling our members for years about the guaranteed ROI of upgrading to solar energy, beyond the obvious environmental benefits. Now it’s not just a suggestion, it’s the law. Local Laws 92 and 94 of 2019 require that roofs of certain buildings be covered in green roofs or solar PV systems. This is part of the “OneNYC 2050” program.
LandlordsNY Solar Expert, Best Energy Power, is an industry leader and New York State approved solar installer - meaning they consistently provide top performance and quality service, always utilizing tier 1 equipment.
Local Laws 92 & 94 apply to all new buildings, building expansions, and structural roof work.
Continue reading "Lightning Science and Safety"
Yesterday's Landmark Deal (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/11/nyregion/rent-p...) is of obviously huge significance to building owners and tenants alike.
There are a variety of factors which we are reviewing in connection with this situation and I am fairly certain many of this forum's members are awaiting further clarification -- whether the deal as is passes, whether Cuomo will sign off on it, and whether DiBlasio will have enough time to pay attention to what's happening in this fair city to be bothered focusing on something other than Iowa and wasting his energies there rather than wasting them here.
In short, the deal is a good thing on some level for tenants, as it … read more
Mackoul Risk Solutions knows Real Estate Insurance. Is it a sexy topic? Not really. Is it crucial that you have proper coverage to protect your investment? Absolutely! @Mackoul Risk Solutions, in addition to building customized insurance plans for property owners and managers for over 30 years, offers an excellent free class to landlords and property managers. The “10 Point Primer for Landlords & Property Managers” is a class, offered through the Mackoul School, that will discuss 10 important areas that every landlord and property manager should be aware of. It’s A+ information to protect your investment and assets.
Below is an overview of the 10 points, to … read more
A few of our own LandlordsNY members are featured in this Crain's article discussing the negative impact the proposed rent legislation will have on local landlords (and their tenants). Who else can relate to this story?
Continue reading "A Brief Recap of the May 2019 Severe Outbreak"
At Rent Application, we help landlords create paperless, online based tenant application and screening processes Whether you use another tool today or rely on paper and fax machines to get reports, Rent Application for Landlords can help. Accounts are free to setup and we have great support.
When speaking with landlords, one common question we hear revolves around whether or not to accept applicant provided credit reports. Services like Credit Karma were built to help consumers monitor their credit - but sometimes are mistaken for an independent credit source.
Sometimes tenants will request to provide their … read more
from Shade Tree Meteorology
By Kelly Neugent on May 30, 2019 11:06 amAccording to NOAA, a satellite is a moon, planet, or machine that orbits a planet or a star. Usually the word “satellite” refers to a machine that is launched into space and moves around Earth or another body in space, but there are also natural satellites. For example, Earth is a satellite because it orbits …Continue reading "So….What is a Satellite?"
In this installment of our Vendor Spotlight feature, we are excited to introduce our new friend and member, Ryan Barone! Ryan is the CEO & CTO of @RentRedi. Meet Ryan!
Tell us about yourself.
I am the CEO and Co-founder of RentRedi. I actually developed (and still do) RentRedi's software for our Web App, iPhone App, Android App, and server-side code. Prior to founding RentRedi, I worked at Goldman Sachs & Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) and graduated from Pace University's NYC campus with a double major in economics and mathematics, and minor in computer science. I love playing basketball and music (drums, piano, and guitar), and enjoy cooking and … read more
NY based RentRedi is the first and only property management software to allow tenants to submit video-maintenance requests, saving landlords time and money.
With video maintenance requests, you and your staff can see the problem and act appropriately, separating emergencies from problems that can wait and saving time by knowing in advance the required parts to fix the problem the first time.
For more information about RentRedi, the #1 Value in landlord software, click here.
Construction, renovation, or repairs can often lead to friction in a landlord/ tenant relationship. From a tenant’s perspective, it's frustrating to deal with noise, dust, smoke and debris. It can be particularly problematic if said renovations cause elevators to slow or temporarily be out of service.
From a landlord’s perspective, you’re making very costly upgrades and improvements to your building for your residents. While your intentions may be good; improving the quality of life for your tenants, enhancing the aesthetics of the building, complying with laws and regulations, we must remember that tenants are living through … read more
Written by Mayor De Blasio in the Daily News:
More than 2 million New Yorkers live in rent-stabilized apartments protected by law. It should be the ultimate shield against fast-rising rents and displacement. But every New Yorker knows that’s not the case. Rent-stabilized tenants face harassment. They face illegal evictions. They’re confronted with ceaseless “buy-out” offers that promise a quick buck if they give up their homes.
Twenty-five years ago, the landlord lobby started dismantling the rent laws that protect tenants. Since then, they’ve pulled 290,000 apartments out of the protection of rent laws.
This service gives members instant access to LNY in house DHCR, HPD, and Property Management Counselors for immediate help when you need it.
Just like a concierge at a hotel who knows how to guide guests and to remove some of the uncertainty of trying something new, our staff counselors goal is to provide information and guidance to landlords and to take much of the uncertainty out of owning and operating a property in New York.
