Legal Issues
What Lease Attorneys Can Do for You
· Nov 2, 2009
The primary function of residential lease attorneys is to help tenants understand their rights under a written lease agreement or tenant contract. The landlord generally utilizes legal counsel when he or she writes the lease. There are a number of major issues that a lease attorney can help with for tenants who feel they are […]
Anyone with a disability, or who is an advocate of someone with a disability status, may be looking at Fair Housing Act accommodations for those who government considers disabled. Knowing more about these housing laws can help advocates for disabled tenants to find their rights under the law in order to prevent housing hardships that […]
· Oct 28, 2009
Lots of what is in a rental agreement is often negotiable, and a lease term is one of those items that a landlord and tenant can talk about when sitting down to sign the lease. Many tenants are more comfortable having the freedom to move if necessary. It’s not always because they plan on leaving […]
· Oct 26, 2009
One of the most unfortunate and stressful situations you can run into as a renter is dealing with a landlord who neglects his or her landlord responsibilities. Your best bet is to be well informed before you move into a new apartment through researching your potential landlord’s reputation. The reality is you probably won’t realize […]
· Oct 22, 2009
Are you thinking about subletting your apartment to someone while you’re away? It’s a great opportunity to earn additional income if your lease agreement allows it. Here are 5 factors to consider before you let someone move into your personal space: 1. Legal Protections The number one factor to consider is whether you are legally […]
· Oct 16, 2009
The last thing you ever want to deal with while you’re renting, is an unreasonable landlord. The reality is that you may come across one in your apartment renting experience, if that’s not your current situation. Here’s how to deal with it. Don’t Get into Arguments Fighting with your landlord will only keep you up […]
· Oct 16, 2009
Obtaining an additional parking spot requires negotiating with your landlord. If you’ve never negotiated before, the thought of trying it may seem intimidating. But, with a little preparation, it really shouldn’t be. 1. Determining the Odds of Obtaining an Additional Parking Spot Depending on the circumstances, you may or may not be able to obtain […]
· Oct 15, 2009
One way to make sure that your property is safe and earn extra cash while you’re away is to become a subletter. When you sublet to others, you become the a sub-landlord, and assume all the responsibilities that go along with that. Inherent in all sublease agreements are certain risks that you take, because the […]
· Oct 14, 2009
There are a number of legal forms that you need as a tenant. Many are intimidated by legal documents, and therefore avoid having any legal forms. Here’s a list with explanations of 5 legal forms that you need to have on hand: 1. Lease Agreement If you’ve already signed a lease agreement, then you want […]
· Oct 9, 2009
If you are renting in New York City, or anywhere for that matter, it is important to be knowledgeable of the local laws that affect you. 1. Laws Regarding Subletting Your Apartment Generally speaking, when you are renting in New York City you are not allowed to sublet or sublease your apartment unless it is […]
· Oct 7, 2009