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Manhattan apartment building — NYC landlords now pay broker fees under the FARE Act
Landlord Guides

NYC Broker Fees in 2026: A Landlord's Guide to the FARE Act

Who pays broker fees in NYC now? Everything landlords need to know about the FARE Act — when you pay, when you don't, DIY vs hiring a broker, and how to protect your bottom line.

·10 min read
NYC apartment building — rent collection methods for landlords range from cash and checks to apps and full-service property management
Property Management

Best Rent Collection Options for NYC Landlords (2026)

Compare rent collection methods for NYC landlords — from Zelle to apps to full-service management. NYC legal requirements, app pricing, and when to outsource.

·10 min read
NYC apartment building facade — HPD violations cost landlords thousands in fines and can affect property sales, refinancing, and insurance
Legal Compliance

HPD Violations in NYC: What Every Landlord Needs to Know (2026)

NYC landlord guide to HPD violations — classes, fines (updated for Local Law 71), how to clear violations, and when to bring in professional management.

·10 min read
NYC apartment building with rental application paperwork — landlord screening process
Landlord Guides

NYC Rental Application: A Landlord's Complete Guide (2026)

What NYC landlords must include in rental applications, how to evaluate applicants, legal requirements, red flags, and a free NYC-compliant template.

·14 min read
NYC apartment building facade — landlords must comply with six overlapping legal frameworks governing the tenant relationship
Legal Compliance

NYC Landlord-Tenant Law: The Complete Compliance Guide for Property Owners (2026)

NYC landlord-tenant law for property owners. Security deposits, rent stabilization, Good Cause Eviction, HSTPA, FARE Act — what to comply with in 2026.

·14 min read
NYC Housing Court entrance — the eviction process costs landlords tens of thousands in lost rent and legal fees
Legal Compliance

NYC Eviction Process: A Step-by-Step Guide for Landlords (2026)

NYC evictions cost landlords $30,000-$70,000+ and take 6-12 months. Step-by-step guide covering Good Cause Eviction, Housing Court, costs, and prevention.

·14 min read
NYC apartment building entrance — tenant screening protects landlords from costly evictions
Tenant Screening

How to Screen Tenants in NYC: A Landlord's Complete Guide (2026)

Step-by-step tenant screening for NYC landlords — Fair Chance Act compliance, credit checks, fraud detection, and the legal requirements national guides miss.

·13 min read