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Hoarder Cleaning Services: Tips from NYC’s Most Trusted Pros

Helping a friend or loved one move can be a daunting task, but when that person has a hoarding issue, the challenges can multiply exponentially. That’s why, in that situation, it’s often a wise decision to bring in professional hoarder cleaning services. In this blog, we will explore som

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9 Moving Tips in NYC from the Pros at Bennett Movers

Chances are you’re dreading the prospect of packing up and moving out from one address to another. Let’s face it: no one looks forward to the physically and mentally draining stress and effort of moving day. That’s why we’ve put together these pro moving tips for NYC residents. Just follow these nin

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HOW DOES AN EVICTION AFFECT FUTURE RENTING?

Whether you’re a first-time renter in New York City or you’ve been renting for a while, you might be wondering: how does an eviction affect future renting options? Unfortunately, it’s exceedingly difficult for tenants who have been evicted from a property to find a suitable place afterward. Every ye

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A Guide for How to Help a Hoarder Move

When it comes to the question of how to help a hoarder mover, there’s no denying that it is a challenging endeavor to undertake. Hoarding is a complex psychological condition, often linked to anxiety and depression, where a person has persistent difficulty discarding possessions regardless of their

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Can You Evict a Senior Citizen in NYC?

The pandemic shone a spotlight on the eviction process, and among the many questions that popped up here in New York is, can you evict a senior citizen in NYC, or are there laws preventing that? As eviction service providers, we recognize the many complexities involved in the process for landlords,

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Things to Do Before Moving: A 3-Month Checklist

Whether you’re relocating to a new city, upgrading to a larger home, or downsizing to something with less maintenance, there are a ton of things to do before moving! To ensure that your move goes as smoothly as possible, it’s advisable to come up with a moving checklist that can act as a step-by-ste

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Room piled with boxes and belongings before an eviction cleanup

What is An Eviction Cleanup?

When tenants do not pick up after themselves following an eviction notice and leave behind valuables and belongings, an eviction cleanup is the standard protocol to remove these items. For landlords, evicting a tenant comes with a variety of costs and expenses, no matter the situation or cause of th

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How To Evict A Tenant in NYC With No Lease

As a New York landlord managing apartments, buildings, homes, and other properties, you may have asked yourself at some point, “How to evict a tenant in NYC with no lease?” While it’s possible to evict a tenant without a lease in the state of New York, the circumstances and legal actions involved wi

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A Guide to Moving Truck Sizes

Let’s face it: moving homes can be a major hassle, whether it’s across the country or just down the street. There’s so much to get done and never enough time. You have to load up on moving supplies, enlist the help of friends and family, purge your space, and box everything else up, all while [&hell

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A Movers Guide: How to Pack A TV Safely

There aren’t many items that pose more difficulty during a move than a television. Uniquely shaped, fragile, and costly–TVs aren’t something that can just be packed into any old box and tossed in the back of a truck. That’s why it’s so important to know how to pack a TV prior to moving. Sure, it [&h

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