Ending a lease early happens. There are all sorts of reasons. Of course, the difference between a tenant ending a lease and a landlord ending one is very different. Early termination of a lease is ultimately the same as breaking any contract… possible, but it...
Collecting rent is one of the fundamental parts of being a landlord. While it seems simple, it can actually add up when it comes to managing rent collection on numerous properties… we’re talking about not only processing the payment but also record keeping...
Discrimination remains a major concern when it comes to real estate and rental property. It makes sense that there are laws in place so that decisions about housing are made fairly. Part of those laws are protected classes… characteristics of people that are...
Navigating repairs for a rental place can be tricky… for tenant and landlord. They are bound to be needed at some point. It’s inevitable. When you’re renting a home that you don’t own, there are certain expectations when it comes to everything...
Being a landlord or property manager is difficult work. There is so much to do from one day to the next… and knowing how any laws apply to those actions is part of it. That’s right. People who manage property are governed by various laws so that what they...
Looking for rentals that are pet friendly is almost like it’s own unique rental search. If you’re a tenant, you are looking specifically for apartments or rental homes that cater to your needs, as well as you are looking at the terms that involve your...
Owning and renting property comes with lots of natural regulations and laws. It just makes sense. And possibly central to these regulations – both on the national level and locally – are the fair housing laws that aim to make sure that people are not...
Moving out of a rental place can be stressful. So much can go wrong. Both tenants and landlords just want everything to go smoothly. The idea of a rental move out checklist sounds like a fantastic idea. Whether it is the landlord providing it for all their tenants...
Real estate investing… now there is a venture that has paid off for many looking for a long-term, relatively stable option for their money. Owning property isn’t like owning digital assets or small parts of companies. While there is always some risk, the...
The possibility of eviction is a looming proposition for people. That is the case whether you are the renter and even the landlord or property owner… no one enters into a rental agreement wanting eviction. But at the end of the day, it happens sometimes. Knowing...
