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Property Management Basics
Rental Property as an Investment Strategy Owning rental property is an excellent investment strategy that provides a monthly income as well as long-term portfolio stability in the form of property ownership. Many individuals purchase......
Letters of Intent to Terminate a Lease
Leasing a property guarantees a tenant the right to occupy the premises for a specific amount of monthly rent and for a specific amount of time, which is usually a 12-month period. While a lease agreement grants specific rights to the tenant......
The Pros and Cons of Rent-to-Own Contracts
Rent-to-own lease agreements became popular relatively recently with the downturn in the housing market during the late 2000s. They are especially good options for homeowners struggling to sell their house off the market and potential......
How to Avoid Scams in Rent-to-Own Leases
Rent-to-own lease agreements are a great option for homeowners and potential homebuyers alike. However, there are some pitfalls and dangers that potential homebuyers thinking about signing these contracts need to look out for. Most Don’t End......
Can My Landlord Amend My Lease?
Let’s face it, as much as we might hope to keep our world simple and predictable, most of us lead pretty hectic lives. Our situations are constantly changing and it’s often impossible to plan for everything in documents like lease agreements.......
5 Tips on Negotiating With Your Landlord
Whether it is negotiating your rent, rules on pets, or something else you care about, it is important to know what is at stake and how hard you can insist with your landlord. The following tips will give you a sound negotiation strategy. Tip......
How to Serve a Notice To Quit
First Steps to Take If a Tenant Violates a Lease Agreement One of the unfortunate realities of renting or leasing a property is the possibility that a tenant may have to be evicted for a violation of the lease agreement. While no landlord......
What Is a Lease Agreement?
A lease agreement is simply a contract between a landlord and a tenant that states what the tenant will pay monthly for rent and for how long. Lease agreements, like many contracts, tend to intimidate some people because much of the language......
When to Use Lease Amendments
Commercial and residential property leases are designed to protect the interests of both the landlord and the tenant, and this can make them intricate documents because they must detail all the aspects and requirements of the relationship......
How to Terminate Your Lease
A real estate lease agreement is a binding contract between you and your landlord; therefore, if you need to prematurely terminate your lease, there are legal and financial consequences that you should take into consideration. There are......