Legal Issues
How to Draw Up a Sublet Lease Agreement
· May 23, 2011
A sublet lease agreement is an agreement between your roommate or a subtenant and yourself. A sublease is the renting out of your apartment or a portion of it to another roommate. A sublease can also mean subleasing the whole property to a subtenant who pays the rent to the actual. The tenant generally pays […]
If you have recently purchased a home and are waiting for the sale to close, it can be difficult to determine exactly when to give a notice to vacate to your landlord. Even though closing dates are set by your real estate agent, bank and lawyer, they are estimates more than anything. In reality, the date […]
· May 17, 2011
Housing discrimination laws prohibit landlords from treating individuals of certain groups differently than other tenants. Federal law covers many different housing discrimination issues. Your city or state may have additional housing discrimination laws that differ from federal rules. Here are three laws you should know: 1. Protected Groups The federal government has housing discrimination laws […]
· Apr 27, 2011
Your apartment tenant rights may or may not include the right to sublet your apartment. Determining whether or not it’s legal for you to sublet the apartment is essential before you proceed if you don’t want to face a lawsuit. Step 1: Check Your Rental Agreement Your apartment tenant rights should be completely outlined in […]
· Apr 12, 2011
If you’re considering subletting your apartment, it’s essential that you know what constitutes an illegal subletting situation if you want to avoid a court summons, legal fees or even jail time. Remember you are still responsible for seeing that rent, utilities and other bills for the apartment are paid–not your tenant. Step 1: Reread Your […]
· Apr 8, 2011
Every year, especially in the summer, lots of tenants in apartments and housing communities start thinking about whether or not they can keep a small charcoal grill outside of their unit. These small cooking appliances are great for backyard barbecues and other events, but some fire risks and related restrictions may apply. Here are some […]
· Mar 17, 2011
Some renters who are contemplating summer barbecues and other events may be wondering if they can have a small gas grill on the premises of their apartment unit or housing community. Using a grill of any kind is a controversial part of renting and something that is allowed on a case-by-case basis. Here are some […]
· Mar 2, 2011
For some renters who are moving out of their own apartment, the question of getting an entire pet deposit may apply. Some landlords ask for these extra deposits in addition to per-month fees for keeping animals on the premises. Here are some ways to ensure that you will get your entire pet deposit back at […]
· Mar 1, 2011
Whether a tenant earns interest on a security deposit is determined by state law. A security deposit protects a landlord against your breaking the lease early and leaving him without rent or from excessive damages to the property. Because you must pay this money to the landlord and cannot use it while you live on […]
· Feb 16, 2011
Many of those renters who are new to the insurance world may be wondering about how to choose renters insurance companies. Renter’s insurance is an optional kind of coverage that often covers personal possessions as well as costs associated with unlivable spaces and forced relocation due to health and safety issues. Compare policies carefully to […]
· Feb 10, 2011