The Value of Leasing
Why Buyers Are Looking for Alternatives More and more people have turned to leasing rather than purchasing homes because of the uncertainty associated with the housing market. Even though interest rates are at historical lows, the ability to...
Leasing and Your Landlord
Legal Relationship The law governing the relationship between landlords and tenants can be quite complicated, even more so depending on the area of the country you live in. Each state has specific laws that govern the rights and duties of...
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...
Key Legal Components of Lease Agreements
If you have rental properties or are looking into getting into the real estate business, you need to find a way to protect your investment. The general way that people do this is by developing and using a lease agreement. At some point in your...
Dangerous Pets, Risky Behavior, and Your Rental Property
Most landlords understand the most common tenant problems; from tenants who paint the walls terrible colors to those with noise problems and even those who skip out on the rent, every landlord has a horror story. The worst issues of all, though, are those that cause legal liabilities or catastrophic damage to your home or property. In some cases, la