Renter’s Advice and Resources

There are a number of laws you should know about when it comes to renting in Los Angeles. As a tenant, you have many rights afforded to you by law, and they appear to be heavily in your favor. However, your landlord also has rights, and knowing as much as you can on the following […]

Rental laws protect tenants from many types of landlord fraud. Unfortunately, there are some landlords who make more money scamming tenants than renting apartments. Knowing what to look for can help you avoid trouble and recover any money you lose. 1. Security Deposit The bulk of the complaints from tenants in the area of landlord […]

Renting in San Diego, California, comes with its own set of landlord tenant laws. These laws are important for anyone making the move to or currently renting in San Diego to know. 1. Term Lease Agreements for More than One Year Cannot Be Oral In San Diego, if you are negotiating or getting involved with […]

It may sound like a fairly simple term for a kind of eviction process, but those who look deeper into what constructive eviction is can see that it is really based on a complex interaction between a tenant and a landlord. What Is an Eviction? In general, an eviction is a process that a landlord […]

If you are planning on renting in Seattle it is important you be aware of the local landlord tenant laws because you never know when you might need them. 1. Landlords Must Have Just Cause to Terminate Month-to-Month Renters This law is crucial to know if you are a month-to-month tenant. In many states, as […]

Lease documents vary in size and complexity, depending on the landlord. The general purpose of lease documents are to set forth laws and regulations designed to protect the landlord, and to a lesser extent, the tenant. When reading the lease documents, there are some important pieces of information you should pay special attention to. Things […]

Your rental agreement, a legally binding contract between you and your landlord, can’t be broken by your landlord unless you have breached it in some way. Understanding why the landlord has broken the agreement, and the steps you need to take, will help minimize any damage to your rental history. Why Landlords Break Rental Agreements […]

When considering lease termination, nothing replaces the advice of an attorney that specializes in real estate law. However, there are a few general things to keep in mind should you decide to terminate your lease early. Read the Lease Agreement Carefully This is key! Lease agreements can be very confusing and full of legal jargon. Read through […]

Before you terminate a lease, you should be sure to know your rights as a tenant. These rights will vary depending upon the jurisdiction where you live. Despite what may or may not be written into the lease, you will have certain rights under the law. There could be any number of reasons why you […]