The Most Important Maintenance Requests Renters Should Report

The Most Important Maintenance Requests Renters Should Report

by | Nov 26, 2025 | Apartment Management Company, Buffalo Rental Property Management, Landlord Property Maintenance, Landlords, Property Maintenance, Property Maintenance Company, Property Maintenance for Buffalo Rental, Property Owner, Rent Management, Rental Property, Tenant, Uncategorized

The Winter season is approaching, and you know what that means? It means potentially dealing with winter maintenance issues with your rental. Property maintenance is one of our highest priorities at Nickel City Property Management! In this blog, we will break down the...
The Hidden Costs of “Do-It-Yourself” Property Management in Buffalo

The Hidden Costs of “Do-It-Yourself” Property Management in Buffalo

by | Oct 29, 2025 | Landlord Property Maintenance, Landlords, Leases, Property Maintenance, Property Management, Property Management Buffalo NY, Property Owner, Rent Collection, Rent Management, Rental Property, Tenant, Tenant Laws, Uncategorized

When it comes to renting and owning your own property, we know that many Buffalo landlords live by a “Do-It-Yourself” mindset. This is the idea that you can go about renting, renovating, or repairing things yourself instead of hiring a professional property management...
What to Consider When Looking to Rent a Property in Buffalo NY

What to Consider When Looking to Rent a Property in Buffalo NY

by | Oct 21, 2025 | Apartment Management Company, Buffalo Rental Property Management, Landlord Property Maintenance, Landlords, Property Management, Property Management Buffalo NY, Property Management Company, Rent Collection, Rent Management, Rent Reporting, Rental Property, Renters Insurance, Tenant, Uncategorized

Renting a property is a big step in everyone’s life, and the process of making it happen can be super stressful. You’ll discover the hidden costs that come with renting, the stress of an application process in competitive property markets, and realizing how the new...
Your Guide to New York State’s New Lead Paint Rental Registry

Your Guide to New York State’s New Lead Paint Rental Registry

by | Oct 10, 2025 | Landlord Property Maintenance, Landlords, Property Maintenance, Property Maintenance for Private Landlords Buffalo NY, Property Owner, Rent Collection, Rent Management, Rent Reporting, Steve Knows Property Management, Tenant, Uncategorized

Next month, a new law in New York State will make lead paint inspections mandatory for landlords in communities where the risk of lead poisoning is particularly high. In these communities, which include Buffalo, Cheektowaga, and Niagara Falls, landlords will have to...
Western New York’s Economy is Struggling. What Does That Mean for You?

Western New York’s Economy is Struggling. What Does That Mean for You?

by | Sep 26, 2025 | Landlord Property Maintenance, Landlords, Leases, Property Management, Property Management Buffalo NY, Steve Knows Property Management, Tenant, Uncategorized, Western New York Property Management

In Western New York, our regional economy is struggling. This may not seem like news, if you’re a Buffalo landlord or business owner — like me, you’ve probably noticed headlines about how hiring has remained sluggish throughout this spring and summer. But a recent...
Making The Case for Full Wall Painting Versus Touch-Ups

Making The Case for Full Wall Painting Versus Touch-Ups

by | Sep 19, 2025 | Apartment Leases, Landlord Property Maintenance, Landlords, Leases, Property Management Company Buffalo, Property Owner, Rental Property, Steve Knows Property Management, Tenant, Uncategorized

When turning over a rental unit, one of the most common questions landlords and property managers face is “Should we do a quick touch-up, or repaint the entire wall?” At first glance, touch-ups might seem like a smart, cost-effective choice. However, a full-wall...