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Widespread supply shortages and logistical hurdles left many owners unable to comply with Local Law 157, which requires the installation of natural gas detectors in apartment buildings where gas-burning appliances are present. Recognizing these challenges, the City Council voted unanimously in June to postpone enforcement. Under the revised legislation, the earliest possible deadline is now Jan. 1, 2027.
On June 30, the NYC Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) voted 5 to 4 to authorize rent increases for the city’s nearly one million rent-stabilized apartments. Under RGB Order #57, owners may take a 3 percent increase on one-year lease renewals and a 4.5 percent increase on two-year renewals for leases commencing anytime from Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2026.
The newly proposed rule could replace paper lobby signs. While the rule is voluntary, if you opt in, you must use digital signage for the full suite of applicable notices.
As May 1 approaches, owners face a dense lineup of compliance deadlines tied to the city’s push for safer, greener buildings. Four separate local laws, some newly in force and others ongoing, all share the same due date. This year marks the first mandatory reporting date under Local Law 97, the city’s sweeping climate legislation targeting building emissions. At the same time, owners must meet existing requirements under Local Laws 84 and 88, including energy benchmarking,...
New monthly surcharges take effect immediately, and the state housing agency will apply them in all currently pending cases in which the owner is seeking a surcharge for one of these tenant-installed appliances. It’s important to note that the surcharge policy applies only to washing machines, dryers, and dishwashers. No surcharges can be imposed for other tenant-installed appliances such as refrigerators or garbage disposals.
While the deadline for Public Housing and voucher programs holds firm, Multifamily stakeholders now have until Jan. 1, 2026, to implement the final rule requirements under Sections 102 and 104.
A new HUD notice refines the rules governing how public housing agencies can use funds, clarifies financial reporting obligations under the Financial Data Schedule, and lays out expectations for internal controls and recordkeeping. These updates aim to strengthen financial accountability and reduce the risk of noncompliance in an area HUD has deemed high risk.
With students heading back to school, the Coach is dedicating this month’s lesson to helping you recognize and avoid the liability risks of dealing with students. First, we’ll explain how fair housing laws apply to students even if this group isn’t listed as a protected class. Then, we’ll set out seven common pitfalls landlords fall into when dealing with student renters and what you should do to avoid them.
Many if not most of the over 30,000 discrimination complaints filed against landlords in America each year involve alleged wrongdoing by a leasing agent, property manager, maintenance person, or other frontline staffer. That's why training staff to comply with fair housing laws is essential to minimizing risks of liability for discrimination.
In recognition of Pride Month, this month’s lesson addresses the thorny issue of LGBTQ+ discrimination and what landlords must do to avoid it. First, we’ll explain how the fair housing laws apply to LGBTQ+ people and why potential liability for sexual orientation and/or gender identity discrimination is a concern in many parts of the country, regardless of the current state of federal enforcement under Trump 2.0. Next, we’ll outline nine rules that landlords and their...
Transfers are sometimes necessary to support resident stability, accessibility, or safety, but that doesn’t mean every request can be approved without review. By taking a few key steps before approving a household transfer, you can avoid costly mistakes and make sure your site stays on track.
Although most of the rule became effective on April 20, 2025, HUD postponed the effective date of two significant provisions until Oct. 30, 2025: the rule’s green building subsidy revisions and its expanded tenant protection requirements, both of which will be subject to additional public comment before taking effect.
From pools and saunas to game rooms and fitness centers, amenity spaces are an attractive selling point for many sites. These shared areas not only can the enhance quality of life for residents, but can also carry a range of risks that managers must navigate. These risks include health and safety concerns, potential liability from injuries, and fair housing compliance.
When negotiating the terms of a work letter with a tenant, don’t just agree to do a particular item of work “to code,” without listing any specifics or limitations. When not properly defined or limited, the phrase “to code” can be the source of confusion, miscommunication, and litigation.
The cumulative percentage rent alternative is especially attractive when dealing with seasonal businesses and other tenants whose sales revenues fluctuate throughout the year. Here’s a briefing on the cumulative rent method and how to implement it, including a Model Lease Clause that you can adapt for your own use.
Denying a request to use an outside telecom provider may cause an attractive tenant not to sign or renew the lease. But granting the request may mean having to allow an outsider that you don’t know or trust enter and perform potentially extensive wiring and installation work on the building both within and outside the tenant’s premises. Here's how to use the lease to resolve this dilemma.
