Legal Issues

So, you have decided to move the beautiful bay city of San Francisco. Whether you have just received a job transfer or you are unsure of how long you will be residing there, you have decided that renting an apartment is best choice for you. But before you move to San Francisco, you should know […]

Lots of the American individuals and families who rent their homes and move on a periodic basis might be asking “how might an eviction affect credit“-and they are getting some interesting answers. It turns out that, although there is a comprehensive national system for establishing credit history, the way an actual eviction goes into the […]

At some point during their lease period, many renters will want to take advantage of a landlord tenant act to get more detail on the law regarding their rental situation. Knowing more about this kind of legislation gives tenants a greater hand in negotiating with their landlords over their housing environment and other issues. What […]

Those who have been negatively impacted by an eviction often look for their best options to deal with the fallout from this event, including any negative effects on a credit score. The process for disputing an eviction can be a complex one. Here are some of the general systems a renter has to deal with […]

Broker fees serve as the main form of payment for those who show homes for rent or sale. Leasing agents or real estate brokers rarely make salaries or receive hourly pay, so the fees are their compensation much in the same way commission is for many types of salesmen. In the case of renting apartments, […]

Moving to a big city like Boston can be both exciting and scary. Making the decision to rent and choosing a place to live are only some of the concerns you have swimming around in your mind. Which apartment should you choose? Do you want to live in a 3-flat or a tower? Do you have any pets? […]

The need for flexible leasing may be important for a myriad of reasons. Contract employment, college graduation, marriage, or any number of issues may cause renters to realize the need for a month-to-month lease. Short-term, month-to-month, or flexible term leasing may not be as difficult to obtain for an applicant as first thought, despite the fact […]

When your tenant rights have been violated you may feel angry and helpless as to what you should do next. Luckily there are steps you can take to protect yourself and get some peace of mind. Rights violations may occur for a number of reasons, and can vary in severity. For instance, your landlord may […]

Depending on your lease, your water bill can look very different. In some apartment buildings, the landlord receives the water bill for the whole building and simply divides it among the tenants. In other buildings, there may be a submetering system that allows the landlord to bill you for the actual amount of water used. […]