New York State
Full guide on how to navigate COVID-19 as a landlord or renter in NYS: http://rentprep.com/landlord-tips/coronavirus-resources-new-york/
General Landlord Resources – https://hcr.ny.gov/
State Mortgage & Expense Forbearance Resource Page – https://www.dfs.ny.gov/
State Eviction & Nonpayment Resource Page – https://www.nyhousing.org/
State Rent Assistance Resource Page – https://access.nyc.gov/
Business Assistance – https://www1.nyc.gov/
FAQs
Q: Can I still close on my property in state?
A: Yes – https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/19/success/real-estate-coronavirus/index.html
Q: Do I still have to pay property taxes?
A: Yes – https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-01253
Q: Do I still have to pay my water bill?
A: Depends on the city you live in – https://www.politico.com/
I was a volunteer fireman for 15 years and have seen my share of fires. Something most people don’t know is when carbon monoxide builds up, one of the first things it does is paralyze you. You will find that you can’t move. Another thing many people don’t know is that your brain never “shuts off” the pain from a fire like it does other injuries. If I stab you, your brain may block the pain. If you burn however you will never stop feeling the pain. So imagine laying there awake and unable to move, and burning to death while feeling the flames the entire time.
If that doesn’t encourage you to install a smoke detector and make sure it’s working I don’t know what will!
This happened in my community recently. It could have been avoided by the cost of a battery.
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/news/local/carbon-monoxide-deaths-traced-to-chimney/nkMXZ/
Jerry, I think I’ll be checking mine and my tenants detectors again tonight!
I can only imagine what you’ve seen during your service as a fireman.. hopefully anyone reading this will stop what they’re doing and take 1 minute to check something that could save lives. Thanks for sharing!