129 articles on "lord"

The Downside of Buy To Let

The Downside of Buy To Let by: Peter Parsons is... gearing. The same factor that gives the buy-to-let landlord his massive advantage in a rising property market is one of his worst enemies in a falling market. With housing markets across the wor...

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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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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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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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Is Renters' Insurance Really Necessary

You and your landlord share a common goal: You both want to ensure the protection of your interests. Obtaining a security deposit from you usually ranging from $100 to a full month's rent, and averaging $250 is how your landlord obtains a degr...

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The Legal Process of an Eviction

In the event that a landlord decides to evict their tenant, he or she must follow certain guidelines. The landlord can legally evict you for three different reasons:1. You miss a rent payment.2. You violate the rules stated in the lease i.e. unauthor...

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HOW TO NEGOTIATE A BETTER LEASE

Is it possible to negotiate better terms on your lease? It could be worth a try. What do you have to lose? Here are a few tactics to try:Ask the landlord how many vacant units are in the building.Bring a competitors ad with you when you view the apar...

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The Rite of Water Baptisim

As Christians, one of the first rites I believe every born-again believer should observe, either at the moment of being saved in the Lord or sometime shortly thereafter, is to be baptized with water. You can either be baptized with water at the momen...

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When to Fight for Tenant's Rights to Repairs

Once you sign the lease to a rental unit, you are automatically entitled to certain privileges. Unlike homeowners, you are not responsible for making all repairs. Landlords are required by the Landlord-Tenant law to keep things a "fit and habitable c...

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Did Your Landlord Re-Key Your Apartment

Most landlords consider it routine to re-key the locks before renting an apartment to a new tenant. However, this isn't always the case. Maybe the landlord insists that all the keys to the apartment were turned in... but how can you be sure?I he...

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