51 articles on "tenant"

Turf Wars: Author/Landlord Offers a Few Words of Advice for Tenants

Turf Wars: Author/Landlord Offers a Few Words of Advice for Tenants by: Dan The Roommate Man Richard Rusdorf, author of "The Landlord's Handbook: A Complete Guide to Managing Small Residential Properties," managed a 400-plus-unit apartment ...

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Turf Wars: Author/Landlord Offers a Few Words of Advice for Tenants

Turf wars between tenants can be a major headache for landlords. Not only do they create a hostile and uncomfortable living environment for tenants, but they can also lead to property damage and costly repairs. As a landlord, it's important to take s...

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Ten Steps to Avoid Mold Problems and Lawsuits in the Rental of Residential and Commercial Real Estate

Ten Steps to Avoid Mold Problems and Lawsuits in the Rental of Residential and Commercial Real Estate by: Phillip Fry Real estate residential and commercial landlords, tenants, and rental agents in the USA, Canada, and worldwide should take ten ...

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Ten Steps to Avoid Mold Problems and Lawsuits in the Rental of Residential and Commercial Real Estate

Mold in rental properties can be a serious health hazard for tenants and a legal liability for landlords. As a landlord of residential and commercial rental properties, it is crucial to address mold issues proactively to avoid mold problems and lawsu...

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Apartment Living-You Break It, You Buy It

Apartment Living-You Break It, You Buy It by: Dan The Roommate Man Some tenants are under the impression that anything needing repairs is the landlord’s responsibility. Be advised that the landlord is responsible for repairing problems affecti...

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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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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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A Landlord's gripping story...

You are the landlord of a small apartment building that you are offering for sale. You find a buyer and a sale is arranged.The tenants learn of the sale and ask if they will be forced to move. How do you answer?You explain that it depends upon the l...

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Why Use a Property Manager?

Why Use a Property Manager? by: Glenn MurrayMost experienced property investors use property managers. Why? Because they make you money.Property management isn’t just about collecting rent. It’s about ensuring your property is always rented,...

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The Implied Law of Habitability

Tenants and landlords are expected to fulfill certain duties, but what are they? It's sometimes hard to distribute the chores and responsibilities between landlords and tenants. Typically, these things are mutually agreed on once the lease is si...

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