NYC's 'worst landlord' attacked first day of 2-month Rikers sentence
New York City's worst landlord, Daniel Ohebshalom, was punched on Friday during an inmate brawl at Rikers. Ohebshalom was sentenced for failing to fix more than 700 housing violations
by Marian McPherson Mar 25
Technology is the 'great equalizer' for accidental landlords
With new and evolving software solutions, multifamily expert Andy Larson writes, landlords thrive in the rental market by letting automation, big data and smart spaces do much of the heavy lifting
by Andy Larson Mar 19
LeFrak sues NYC housing court as evictions slow to 'surreal' crawl
The LeFrak Organization claims that the courts have failed in their duty to hear housing disputes efficiently and fairly
by Ben Verde Feb 27
13K NYC rent-stabilized units have been vacant since 2021: Study
NYC's Independent Budget Office's study found 13,362 rent-stabilized units have been empty at least 2 years, saying it's 'impossible' to know if landlords are justifiably keeping them unrented
by Marian McPherson Aug 22
Smart, easy Azibo soothes the pain points of owning investment property: Tech Review
This software for real estate investors offers a clean, spartan user interface that focuses on only what’s needed to know about the state of small rental property business and how to react to its many variables.
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 7
Tenants rage as board votes to hike rent on millions of New Yorkers
Following an emotional hearing disrupted by protestors, a preliminary vote Tuesday by the Rent Guidelines Board set the stage for increases of up to 5% for 1-year leases, and 7% for 2-year leases
by Ben Verde May 3
What should landlords do — or not do — when tenants are late on rent?
Should investment property owners be lenient with overdue rent payments? When should landlords start the eviction process? Experts share tips on how to deal with delinquent tenants
by Taylor Anderson May 2
Tenants in jeopardy as rent hikes outpace value of rental vouchers
No metro in the US held enough vouchers to meet soaring demand, with Miami and other cities in Florida standing out for disparities between available vouchers and renters who need them
by Ben Verde Apr 18
How to clean a rental property: 5 ways landlords can ensure tidiness
From walk-throughs to pre-move cleanup, American West Realty and Management owner Nathan Gesner shares how landlords and property managers can guarantee damage-free apartments
by Taylor Anderson Apr 11
Home365 has landlords covered 24/7: Tech Review
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The company financially and operationally covers all repairs, equipment purchases, tenant communications and transactions without requiring to ownership approval
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 24
Knock knock: DoorLoop launches web portal solution for landlords
Websites created on the system will be mobile responsive and allow rental property managers and owners to create a dynamic web presence that assists prospective tenants
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 23
Fintech Stake rolls out program for landlords to help struggling tenants
Among other offerings, Stake1 is designed to track a tenant's financial activity with the intent of using on-time payments as a mechanism to improve credit rating
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 1
Knox Financial converts owners to landlords with this one cool trick
Knox Certainty is a program in which the company becomes the lessee to its homeowner client to augment their ability to qualify for the mortgage on the next home
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 17
Los Angeles real estate developer arrested in murder-for-hire plot
Developer Arthur Aslanian has been arrested for attempting to hire a hit man to kill a banker and an attorney that he collectively owed about $3.25M, the Los Angeles Times reported Friday
Stake secures $12M in Series A funding to incentivize renters
In what could be a reference to a trend of emerging companies extending immediate credit to consumers for rent or other expenses, Stake's Rowland Hobbs said renters need a 'rainy day fund'
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 30