Legal Issues

Off campus housing can be expensive, particularly when you are living on a student budget. Fortunately, after fully paying your tuition you are able to use any remaining student loan funds however you choose, including your rent. Using your student loans to pay for rent is not difficult but does require planning. The Funds You […]

To remove a lease guarantor, the tenant must review the lease for applicable clauses, contact the landlord for approval, and potentially have the guarantor submit a written release. A formal amendment or new agreement should be signed by all parties to legally update the arrangement. Check out this article for more details on how to handle removing a lease guarantor from your lease.

Rent control in Austin, Texas, is an important issue to be knowledgeable about prior to moving to the city or changing apartments. Both landlords and tenants should research, understand and ask questions about the subject. Rent Control Explained A landlord of a rent controlled apartment is legally prohibited from raising rents beyond a prescribed amount. […]

Subletting your apartment is risky business. That risk is compounded when you sublet to strangers who respond to your ad on the Internet or locally. Some tenants want to sublet to avoid paying rent on a vacant apartment, or as a way to earn extra cash. However, there are 5 reasons why subletting your apartment […]

It is important for both landlords and tenants to be knowledgeable about rent control in San Diego, California. Prior to leasing an apartment in San Diego, research, understand and ask questions about this subject. What Is Rent Control? Rent control is a legal guideline that regulates or prohibits a landlord from raising rents. Rent control […]

It might seem like a winning proposition for a landlord to accept prepaid rent. After all, having a lump sum of cash is great. It’s a guarantee that you’ll pay rent and on time, because you did in advance. However, it’s not a good idea for all landlords to accept prepaid rent, and there are […]

While a credit check is usually enough, a landlord might require a letter of employment. While this may be an uncommon practice, a landlord might require additional information regarding income. He has the right to be sure monthly rent can be paid punctually. There are two main reasons why a landlord might require a letter […]

Fair housing laws are a set of laws enacted in 1968 that prohibit discrimination in the sale, rental and financing of residences based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or handicap. The Fair Housing Act, including its enforcement and any complaints, is managed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development […]

When your lease expires next month, what options do you have as a tenant? Knowing your rights when your lease expires is important. To Stay or Not to Stay When a lease expires, the tenant is free to pack up and leave with no punishment. However, if the tenant is happy with the apartment and […]