I’m Tired of My Noisy Tenant!
Elaine is a responsible, no-nonsense landlord. Her leases are clear and thorough, and her tenants generally live by her rules. Every now and then, however, Elaine signs a lease with a tenant who unexpectedly starts causing trouble—despite her checking the tenant’s rental history, criminal background, and credit. This time it’s a young woman who is [...]
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A List of Landlord “Don’ts”
Take a look at these true landlord stories—and avoid repeating their mistakes. These are definite landlord don’ts! George informed his landlord that he lost his job and can’t afford the apartment any longer, so he needed to break the lease and move. The landlord told George he’d be responsible for the rest of the rent [...]
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A Landlord’s Guide to Subleasing
Leases begin and end; tenants come and go. Often, life interferes with details like legal documents (leases) and a tenant comes to you with an announcement: “I’m moving, but don’t worry—I found someone to take over my lease!” For some landlords, this is when the worrying begins. For others, it’s not a big deal—having a [...]
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When Tenants want to Sublease
Sometimes a tenant needs to move before the lease is up. In a good rental market, a landlord can find a new tenant without much time or effort. When there are more tenants than rental units, landlords have the luxury of choice regarding allowing tenants to sublet. However, when the rental market has excess inventory and [...]
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