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...
Leasing is Getting Harder — Here’s What You Can Do About It

Leasing is Getting Harder — Here’s What You Can Do About It

by | Aug 29, 2025 | Apartment Leases, Landlords, Leases, Property Management, Property Owner, Rent Management, Rent Reporting, Steve Knows Property Management, Tenant

For landlords in Buffalo over the recent past, leasing had been pretty simple: A good unit with a competitive price would be scooped up quickly. In recent months, leasing your apartment might have gotten more difficult. That’s not a problem that’s unique to Buffalo,...