Renting an Apartment or House
Renting an Apartment or House
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Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Many times disputes arise among landlords and tenants. The lease will usually contain a dispute resolution provision which will provide for alternative methods of resolving disputes such as arbitration, mediation or filing an action...
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Rent control laws are passed by each city and vary from region to region. There is no general state rent control guide. The rent control laws limit the amount of rent increases that the landlord can legally make in any one year and also deal...
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Lease Terminations and Evictions
The termination of the lease ends when the lease term expires. However, there are circumstances when the landlord gives the tenant an early termination notice for violating provisions of the lease...
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Repairs and Maintenance of Rental Property
The landlord is responsible for providing habitable housing that complies with all building, housing and health codes. The landlord must give tenants at least 24 hours reasonable notice...
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Protect Yourself from Real Estate Fraud with a Lis Pendens
If title to your real property has been fraudulently transferred, if you have a title dispute, or if a co-owner is attempting to refinance the property and siphon off the equity...
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Real estate condominium law in the United States is governed by laws and legislation at the federal level and further defined by individual states’ statutes and municipal ordinances.
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Landlord Right of Entry and Tenant Right of Privacy
The landlord or property manager has a reasonable right of entry for inspection purposes, to make repairs, show the premises to a prospective new tenant, and for emergencies. Landlords should give tenants at least 24 hours notice...
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Moving Out and Getting Your Security Deposit
There are rent laws that landlords must follow regarding returning security deposits. Any deductions for repairs must be for damages that are not ordinary wear and tear. The landlord must give...
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Security Deposit Disputes and Laws
A security deposit is an advance rental payment that is usually collected by the landlord prior to or at the time the tenant moves into the property. The purpose of security deposits is to protect the landlord in case the tenant damages...