All Forum Posts by: Ali L.

@Tina Lee You should send the 90 days notice now. That behavior likely won't change so don't renew and continue this mental torment. Also consider signing up for a tenant management portal like Apartments.com that automates the late fee charge and also provides recurring payment options. Also note that maybe giving more options to pay might alleviate the issue.

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@Karran Gupta Electronic notary is now allowed in NY effective Feb 2023. You can find more details on Dept of State website. Long over due!! I've used Lee Presser and it's been very straightforward process. Book here: https://calendly.com/leepresser/

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Quote from @Kevin Sobilo:

@Ali L., you immediately start the eviction process as soon as the last month's rent is late. If they don't find their next rental immediately, by the time their application is processed you will have already filed with the court and the next landlord will see it.

I would explain that fact to the tenant plus the fact that an eviction was filed whether they leave or not will end up on their record. For some people the fact that any sort of eviction filing would be on their record even if it never gets to the actual court date might be enough to get them to pay that lasts months rent.

@Kevin Sobilo Sound advice. Thank you

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Quote from @Kevin Liu:

Hey Alice, I would just hold the security deposit and if they move out early and not pay rent, obviously do not return the security deposit. If there are damages to the property, i would include verbiage in the lease to give the tenant financial responsibility to cover repair expenses after they move out. So once they give you the termination notice, immediately send out an inspector to assess damages and charge the tenant for it before they can escape.

See above. There is no security deposit to hold.

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The energy cost spike has got me thinking about energy upgrades in my property and I came across the EmPower and Home Assist programs. Has anyone had experience getting these or any state financing on upgrades? There's Vet and retired residents that likely meet income requirements. Curious if the benefits outweigh hassle of applying and what type of work you were able to get covered.

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@Sharon Carlson I like Apartments.com for marketing, screening and rent collection. Also may less of a hassle finding a realtor and paying the one time commission

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If you're a landlord in NY, you know you are only allowed to collect 1 months rent as security deposit. On 2 occasions now, I've had people move out and not pay last month's rent and expecting (with my express disapproval) of applying security. So what remedies do you use to protect your interests? It's not productive to fight for damage reimbursement in Small Claims court and at the same time no way to stop somebody from not paying last month's rent when they given Non Renewal notice. And not a coincidence that the people that do damage the property are usually the offenders. This is such a landlord hostile law. Anyone has any workarounds or tips?

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Quote from @Marc Zumpano:

Hey everyone, Thank you for all of the advice and support. I had contacted the City Marshall and they advised me if I am getting any form of payment I cannot get her out. The only other option I have considered is offering more cash for keys. It’s a nice 3 bedroom that needs love due to being neglected. It’s my first property and I want nothing more but to take care of it.

If the lease expired, you can evict even if payments are up to date. Make sure you serve the 90 days notice properly then once the 90 days lapse, stop accepting payments and begin eviction.

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Upstate New York, New York

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@Dean Attali This? https://usvirtualnotary.com/service/international-notarization/?gclid=CjwKCAjwruSHBhAtEiwA_qCppo8fk9E6gIE15BuOjQEG_asaHmfMV473d82AUrrgWGSEVgF8539rSRoCzAgQAvD_BwE

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