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New York Apartment Law Insider

How to Handle the Addition or Removal of Cotenants

Sep 30, 2026 | Feature | Eileen O'Toole
We answer 9 frequently asked questions.
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Get 8 Lease Protections When Allowing Tenants to Post Greeters in Your Lobby

Sep 28, 2026 | Feature | Glenn Demby
Impose clear restrictions to avoid disruptions, security breaches, and other risks.
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Enforcing Your Community’s Anti-Drug Policy Without Committing Disability Discrimination

Sep 18, 2026 | Disability | Heather Stone
Make sure your efforts to keep drugs off your property don’t violate fair housing laws.
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HUD Eliminates EHV & SV Waiver; Orders PHAs to Return to Old Payment Rules

Sep 16, 2026 | Feature | Glenn Demby
Get ready to play ball by the old rules starting Oct. 9.
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New Legal Risks for NY Landlords: Dog Incidents and the End of the One-Bite Rule

Aug 31, 2026 | Feature | Daniel Bagliore
We explain what’s changed—and give you practical steps to protect yourself.
New York Apartment Law Insider
HUD Changes Policy on Emotional Support Animals as Reasonable Accommodations

HUD Changes Policy on Emotional Support Animals as Reasonable Accommodations

Jul 31, 2026 | Feature | Eileen O'Toole
Are state and local changes on the horizon?

RGB Freezes Rent-Stabilized Rents for 2026-27 Lease Renewals

Jul 1, 2026 | Feature | Eileen O'Toole
The Board grants no rent increases for one- or two-year renewals despite a 5.3% rise in operating costs.

How to Make Tenants Remove Obstructions from Fire Exits and Hallways

May 29, 2026 | Feature | Eileen O'Toole
Don’t wait till you get a violation notice—or worse, a fire breaks out.

New Cooling Tower Testing and Maintenance Requirements Take Effect on May 8

May 1, 2026 | Feature
Cooling tower owners must test monthly during summer months or face increased penalties.
How to Collect 2026–27 MBR Increases for Rent-Controlled Units

How to Collect 2026–27 MBR Increases for Rent-Controlled Units

Mar 31, 2026 | Feature | Eileen O'Toole
The 2026–27 Maximum Base Rent has been increased by 11.5%.
How to Comply with Good Cause Eviction Law Requirements

How to Comply with Good Cause Eviction Law Requirements

Feb 27, 2026 | Feature | Eileen O'Toole
Since the GCEL took effect two years ago, courts have addressed questions about the law’s requirements. 
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How to Comply with New HUD Rules for Handling Deceased Tenant Cases

How to Comply with New HUD Rules for Handling Deceased Tenant Cases

Aug 17, 2026 | Feature | Glenn Demby
Complying with Notice PIH 2026-11 involves four phases.

HUD Gives Owners Leeway to Nix Emotional Support Animal Accommodation Requests

Jun 18, 2026 | Feature | Glenn Demby
Here’s a briefing of the new rules and what you should do to comply with them.

How to Comply with New HOTMA Household Change Interim Reexamination Rules

May 13, 2026 | Feature | Glenn Demby
Reexamination is required even when household changes won’t affect income.
HUD Proposes Letting Owners Impose Work Requirements, Term Limits on Assisted Tenants

HUD Proposes Letting Owners Impose Work Requirements, Term Limits on Assisted Tenants

Apr 16, 2026 | Feature | Glenn Demby
Here’s what site owners and managers need to know.
HUD Revokes Biden Era 30-Days’ Nonpayment Eviction Notice Rule

HUD Revokes Biden Era 30-Days’ Nonpayment Eviction Notice Rule

Mar 11, 2026 | Feature | Glenn Demby
Although open to comments until April 27, the interim rule will take effect on March 30.
Fair Housing Coach
How to Comply with Fair Housing Law in Senior Communities

How to Comply with Fair Housing Law in Senior Communities

A limited exemption from fair housing law is available to landlords who meet and maintain strict rules.

HUD’s New Memo on Assistance Animals: What You Need to Know

Jul 20, 2026 | Accommodations | Heather Stone
Are emotional support animals still required accommodations?

Be Prepared for Fair Housing Testers

We explain how fair housing testing works and how to prep your staff for testers.

Litigation Briefing: Lessons from Recent Fair Housing Cases

Use our takeaways from recent discrimination cases to improve your own fair housing compliance policies.
Evaluate Your Occupancy Standards to Avoid Discrimination Claims

Evaluate Your Occupancy Standards to Avoid Discrimination Claims

With overcrowding on the rise, you may be tempted to rigorously enforce your occupancy standards. Just make sure they’re not…
How to Reduce the Risk of Sexual Harassment Claims

How to Reduce the Risk of Sexual Harassment Claims

We give you five rules for preventing harassment and avoiding claims against your property and employees.
Commercial Lease Law Insider
Get Control Over Abandoned Equipment that You Let Next Tenant Use

Get Control Over Abandoned Equipment that You Let Next Tenant Use

Aug 26, 2026 | Feature | Glenn Demby
We give you 11 protections to put in your lease to avoid disputes.

Get 7 Lease Protections When Granting Tenant Improvement Allowances

Jul 30, 2026 | Feature | Glenn Demby
TIAs expose landlords to significant financial risk, including the tenant’s failure to repay.

Give Solo Professionals Limited Right to Terminate Lease If They Retire Early

Jul 1, 2026 | Feature | Glenn Demby
We explain when it makes sense to offer the option and how to draft it.

Grant Narrow Termination Option to Desirable Tenants Awaiting Loan Approval

May 29, 2026 | Feature | Glenn Demby
We give you six protections to incorporate into the option.
Include 6 Key Points in Your Rent Acceleration Clause with Strong Tenants

Include 6 Key Points in Your Rent Acceleration Clause with Strong Tenants

Apr 29, 2026 | Feature | Glenn Demby
Rather than forgo the remedy completely, modify your clause to make it more palatable.
Ensure Your Fair Share of Assignment Profits by Limiting Assignor’s Deductible Costs

Ensure Your Fair Share of Assignment Profits by Limiting Assignor’s Deductible Costs

Mar 30, 2026 | Feature | Glenn Demby
Here’s how to guard against ploys tenants use to mask assignment profits.