Legal Issues
The Legal Repercussions of Breaking Your Lease Agreement
· Apr 16, 2010
Breaking your lease agreement is not a matter that you should take lightly. You face legal repercussions that will cost you time and money, and will affect your ability to lease other apartments. You should do what you can to resolve matters with your landlord, or obtain a release to terminate your lease early. Cure […]
Landlords are required to keep your home in a habitable living condition but what may seem habitable to them, you may differ on opinion on. If your home needs repairs and your landlord has refused or ignored your requests, here are some rules to follow to handle the situation properly. Review Your Contract and Local […]
· Apr 14, 2010
A 30 day eviction notice is typically not the time-sensitive issue as an eviction that is related to the non-payment of rent. Therefore, such a notice allows the tenant more time to correct the situation or make the necessary provisions to leave the premises. Usually, there are four common rules that apply to such a notice […]
· Apr 13, 2010
Carpet replacement is a hot button issue in a landlord and tenant relationship. Bad carpets are an eyesore, and make living in the apartment unpleasant. Replacing carpets is costly, and landlords often try to charge tenants for the expense. This causes tension, and has resulted in battles in small claims court. However, some landlords will […]
· Apr 12, 2010
Rent control in Denver, Colorado, is an important subject for landlords and tenants alike. Both parties should research and ask questions regarding rent control before looking for an apartment or signing a lease. The Definition of Rent Control Rent control is a legal cap on the amount of rent a landlord can charge for a […]
· Apr 9, 2010
Because of the large population and demand for housing, rent control laws in Chicago, Illinois are an extremely important issue for both landlords and tenants to be knowledgeable about. Prior to moving to or leasing a new apartment in Chicago, thoroughly research and ask questions about these laws. Rent Control Explained Rent control is a […]
· Apr 8, 2010
Rent control laws are a set of rules that that regulate or prohibit a landlord from raising rents. While a seemingly good means of governing landlords and maintaining affordable housing, rent control is not a universally supported concept. Those who disagree with rent control point to several different reasons for their opposition. Rent Control Defined, […]
· Apr 7, 2010
Rent control laws regulate or prohibit a landlord of residential property from raising rent. The concept, however, is not universally supported, and the debate over whether landlords or tenants are the true beneficiaries of rent control laws is heated and multi-sided. Rent Control Defined A landlord of a rent controlled apartment is prohibited from raising […]
· Apr 5, 2010
Although the general idea behind rent control was to supply affordable housing to people, in the long run, it can have negative effects on the economy as a whole. The practice not only promotes discrimination but reduces the economic incentive for landlords to upgrade or repair properties as well as develop and maintain new real estate. […]
· Apr 2, 2010
Rent stabilization is a set of laws that guarantee a tenant three basic protections: the right to possession, the right to no increase in rent and the right to repairs on the property. Created after WWII when housing prices increased sharply, the laws were intended to induce tenants to rent apartments. Rent stabilization does not […]
· Apr 1, 2010