Q: In my lease, I require that the tenants change the filters for the air conditioning every month. A tenant just moved out after 2 years and it doesn’t look like they ever changed the filters once. Is there anything I can do? A: Like all other claims regarding the condition of the property, the [...]
Q: I had a flood at my condominium, but I can’t tell if it came from the unit above me or from the plumbing in the wall. What rights do I have? What can I do? A: Where the water is coming from, will determine who is responsible for your damages. For example, if the condo [...]
Q: I am seeing more and more tenants who have had an eviction during the moratorium because they fell on hard times. Can I change my practice and accept residents who have been evicted? A: Absolutely – who you chose to rent to is an operational decision, as long as it’s done legally. In other [...]
Q: I am getting into buying real estate. What is the most important part I need to do? A: This is always a difficult thing to answer, as there are so many important things to be aware of when buying property. From inspections, to knowing the rights of the occupants, there are limitless issues that [...]
Q: I am buying a house and the seller wants to stay in the property. What is the best way to structure the transaction such that I don’t have problems in the future if they fail to move? A: This is not a one-answer-fits-all scenario and how you proceed depends upon what you are concerned [...]
Q: I own a commercial office building with four suites. One of the offices is delinquent in rent for 3 months. Can I file an eviction action or am I affected by the eviction moratoriums? A: A commercial lease (e.g. office, retail) is not governed by any current eviction moratorium. Therefore, an owner has a [...]