77 articles on "landlord"

Common Misunderstandings About Evictions

According to Diane L. Silva, an attorney at law in California, "The purpose of filing an eviction action, an "unlawful detainer," is to obtain possession of the premises. The landlord may also obtain a judgment for rent owed, court costs and attorney...

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HOW TO CHANGE ROOMMATES OR NAMES ON

a lease Living with a roommate can be both fun and challenging. Sometimes, you may need to change roommates or change names on the lease due to various reasons such as a move, breaking up, getting married, or simply just wanting to switch things up....

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How Deep Do Criminal Record Checks Go?

Everyone in this country has rights. You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to freedom of speech and religion. You have the right to refuse medication. You have the right to food and shelter. However, sometimes other people have the ...

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The Case Of The Spooky Tenant

You, Mr. Landlord are pleased to find qualified tenants for your rental house. The man and woman sign a one-year lease on Tuesday.On Thursday the male tenant contacts you and says they have changed their minds because his girlfriend thinks she sees ...

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10 Things to know when going to Tenancy Court

Article written based on New Jersey Law1. When the Clerk or Judge calls the list of all matters scheduled, if the landlord is present in the courtroom and the tenant is not, the tenant will be "in default." In that case, a judgment granting the landl...

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Facts About New York Landlord Tenant Law

In Suffolk, Nassau and New York City, eviction proceedings are usually initiated in the form of lawsuits toreclaim possession of real property pursuant to New York State's Real Property Law and Rules. General types of Suffolk, Nassau and New Y...

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Leasehold Service Charges - Your Guide

Understanding service charges can be a potential minefield, especially if you are unaware of your rights. Be firm and confront your landlord if you think you are giving cash away for no equal return. Or consult a specialist lawyer. Extending your le...

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Do You Know How Safe Your Roommate Is?

Do You Know How Safe Your Roommate Is? by: Dan The Roommate Man Landlord - Tenant Common Sense When choosing the perfect roommate, whether you are the tenant or the landlord, a little common sense and due diligence should be a pre-requisite befo...

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What Are Your Landlord's Responsibilities

Curious about what exactly your landlord is responsible for? Here's a list of things your landlord can and cannot do.According to law, you landlord must...(a) make sure that your house or apartment complies with all building, housing and health ...

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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BECOME A ROOMMATE

The LeaseAs a general rule, all adults living in an apartment should be named on the lease and should be co-responsible for payment of rent and maintenance of the unit. This means that each of you is responsible for making sure the entire rent is pai...

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