New York Landlord Law: A Practical Survival Guide

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Author: Ngozi E. Bolin, Esq.
Publisher: Pantraxxa LLC
Length: 218 pages
Formats: Paperback, Kindle
ISBN: 979-8950322051

About this book

New York Landlord Law: A Practical Survival Guide helps New York residential property owners avoid the compliance errors that cost them cases. Attorney Ngozi E. Bolin explains which laws apply to a property, rent stabilization and Good Cause Eviction issues, notice, service and registration pitfalls, and how to keep records that hold up in housing court.

A Practical Survival Guide

One small compliance error can erase months of work and thousands of dollars in unpaid rent. New York courts expect owners to know which rules apply, follow every required step, and prove that they did. A notice served a day early, an outdated form, a missing registration or an unlawful charge can turn a strong case into a dismissal, a delay, a refund or a penalty.

New York Landlord Law shows residential owners where landlords most often lose and how to reduce those risks before a dispute reaches housing court.

What the book covers

  • Whether state, city or local law controls a property
  • Identifying rent stabilization and Good Cause Eviction issues
  • Preventing notice, timing, service and registration failures
  • Handling deposits, fees, repairs, entry, renewals and payment plans
  • Keeping records that support a defensible housing court case
  • Compliance calendars, templates, checklists and decision trees
  • Deciding when to litigate, when to settle and when to walk away

Who it is for

  • Owners of a single rental unit
  • Landlords and managers with a portfolio of New York properties
  • Owners preparing for, or trying to avoid, a housing court case

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does New York Landlord Law cover?

It covers which laws control a property, rent stabilization and Good Cause Eviction issues, notice, timing, service and registration requirements, deposits, fees, repairs, entry, renewals and payment plans, record-keeping for housing court, and when to litigate, settle or walk away.

Who is New York Landlord Law written for?

It is written for New York residential property owners and managers, from owners of a single rental unit to those managing a portfolio.

Does the book include practical tools?

Yes. It includes compliance calendars, templates, checklists and decision trees to help owners turn compliance into a repeatable system.

Where can I buy New York Landlord Law?

It is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions.

Is the book a substitute for legal advice?

No. The book is for informational and educational purposes. For advice about a specific property or dispute, you can book a flat-fee consultation with Ms. Bolin.

About the author

Ngozi E. Bolin, Esq. has been admitted to practice in New York since 1991 and California since 2013, with three decades of experience in litigation and jury and bench trials. She is the author of the Law Made Simple series of plain-English legal guides.

Need advice on your own situation? Book a flat-fee consultation with Ms. Bolin.

The book and this page are general information, not legal advice for your specific situation.