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Selling a House That Is Leased
Selling a home is never an easy process. There is a great deal of stress involved, and depending upon the current market in the area, some homes for sale can sit empty for several months waiting for a prospective buyer. Many homeowners cannot......
Adding a Roommate to Your Lease
Communication Is Important Leasing is a popular way for people to find suitable housing at affordable prices. A residential lease agreement generally lasts for a period of 12 months, but they can be set for any term the landlord and tenant......
The Rental Application - Things to Know
What Is a Rental Application? One of the more important aspects of leasing a home is filling out the rental application. When people apply for a lease, they are asked a series of questions on the rental application that helps the landlord......
Can You Sell Items Left Behind by a Tenant?
Check State Laws Regarding Disposal of Ex-Tenants' Assets When tenants vacate a property, many times they leave personal items behind for various reasons. If a tenant has been evicted with a notice to quit for owing rent and has left items......
How to Protect a Security Deposit
Moving into a new home or apartment is an exhausting and stressful period of time. The moment is usually filled with the excitement of new surroundings, so the last thought that is usually on someone's mind is the thought of what will happen......
How to Deal With a Reluctant Landlord
Not everybody can afford to purchase a home, especially when economic times are in a downturn. Fortunately, there is an expansive rental market available for people to find suitable housing in an area of their choice. While the home rental......
What Constitutes a Lease Violation?
A large portion of the country's population lives in rented or leased properties. Leasing is popular because: it provides an opportunity for individuals to occupy houses and live in neighborhoods they otherwise might not have been able to......
What Are Your Rights in a Lease?
Leasing property is a unique situation that gives tenants certain rights to other peoples' homes even though they do not own the home themselves. A lease is a legal agreement between the property owner and the tenant, and the lease agreement......
3 Fundamental Eviction Rules
There are many situations that can arise during a tenancy which inevitably result in an eviction being necessary. While a landlord would prefer to remove a problematic tenant as quickly as possible, an eviction lawsuit cannot proceed without......
What Happens When You Need to Break Your Lease?
While breaking a real estate lease agreement can have financial and legal repercussions, there are times when it is absolutely necessary to do so. When this occurs, it's important that the tenant understands that even though they can be held......