Your Friendly Neighborhood Landlord

What to know about smartphones, WiFi and WhatsApp before you go.

Today our topic is holiday gifts – whether you as a tenant should tip the maintenance staff that services your building, which workers to tip (the super, the porter, the elevator guys) and - the toughest question - how much to tip each one.

Recently the New York City Council passed a law that would end the forced payment of broker’s commissions by tenants and put the burden on the landlord. But this victory for the tenants might ultimately backfire in the form of the higher rent that landlords will now pass along.

If you think that rent regulation laws that seek to cap rent increases are a win for tenants, think again. These laws are causing housing shortages and preventing landlords from renovating their buildings.

Today we’re going to be talking about the Big E - Eviction - the word that strikes terror into tenants’ hearts. What to do when you’re a day late and a dollar short.

Whether it’s a heating outage or a mouse attack, communication and cooperation can go a long way toward getting your landlord to give you the help you need.

Let's talk about getting deals done! Specifically, how to avoid using a broker and doing the job on your own. Enjoy!

Let's talk about the passage one may cross from tenant to landlord. Do you have what it takes? Find out in this week's conversation!

Welcome to Your Friendly Neighborhood Landlord! In our inaugural episode my guest Harry and I discuss the best way to find a landlord that you can trust. Let's dive in!