Legal Issues
The Legal Ramifications of Subletting Your Apartment
· May 18, 2010
You must get written consent from your landlord prior to subletting your apartment. If you don’t get permission, the landlord has grounds to evict you from the apartment and sue you for damages. Even though you have the proper consent from your landlord to rent your apartment out to someone else in a sublease agreement, […]
An apartment rental contract, sometimes called a “lease,” is an essential element for any rent agreement. Unless you have legal training, however, the terms and layout of such a contract can be quite confusing. Prior to signing a lease, every tenant should understand the contract prior to agreeing to its terms. The Length of the […]
· May 7, 2010
In general, there is no tenant age requirement for renting an apartment. Different rental companies do have different age preferences, as do different landlords. You should not be discriminated against for your age when it comes to renting an apartment. Age Factors There are some legitimate concerns a rental company may have when it comes […]
· May 5, 2010
The Fair Housing Act allows you to file a complaint when your housing rights have been violated. By following the steps below, you can increase the odds of obtaining justice. Step 1. Do You Have a Claim? Determine whether you have a claim by establishing that what happened was based on your status as a […]
· May 3, 2010
A rental property that goes into foreclosure is owned by the bank. In most cases, the banks give the tenants 30 days notice after taking back the property from the landlord. There’s no warning of the foreclosure from the landlord or the bank prior, and renters have to scramble to find temporary housing. How It […]
· Apr 27, 2010
Unfortunately, wrongful eviction of tenants happens. While there is very little you can do to prevent your landlord from beginning an eviction process, you can fight against eviction and win. The following tips will assist you in your fight against a vindictive landlord. Ask an Attorney Believe it or not, hiring a lawyer may be […]
· Apr 26, 2010
Bankruptcy should not necessarily prevent you from renting an apartment as there are several considerations a landlord must make with respect to denying or accepting your rental application. Reporting a Bankruptcy – The Effect It Has on Your Credit Score Because a bankruptcy must be reported to the major credit reporting bureaus, it will remain on […]
· Apr 25, 2010
Every tenant must behave in a way that will provide some eviction protection. While you cannot control the landlord’s action, there are many things a tenant can do to easily avoid eviction and make their living situation the best possible. The following tips will help you in preventing being evicted. 1. Pay on Time The […]
· Apr 23, 2010
The landlord has a right to ask for and collect a security deposit when you move in, which is an additional deposit that will be used if you cause damage to the apartment (and will be returned if you don’t). This includes a security deposit for any pets you own. Some states allow the landlord […]
· Apr 21, 2010
It’s an awful to position to be in when your landlord violates the lease agreement. The major concern is that you’ll upset your landlord, who might retaliate and kick you out of your apartment. If you’ve been living there for a long time and are paying a lower rent compared to most apartment rentals in […]
· Apr 20, 2010