The real estate market has recovered significantly from the downturn of the mid-2000s, but selling a home can still be tough going for some sellers. If you’re trying to sell, you many have heard of investors who purchase houses from h
When some tenants prepare to move out, they stop caring so much about their surroundings and start neglecting their rental. Landlords know this, and they are frequently – and understandably – hesitant to make repairs or perform in-depth
Any experienced landlord knows that there are always going to be problem tenants. These are the people who habitually destroy valuable property, harass neighboring tenants, break the law, and create outlandish disturbances that would tempt
Whether you rent out a few modest units or you’re a commercial landlord with multiple buildings, you know that filling a vacancy can be an expensive and time-consuming process. Furthermore, many landlords are reluctant to advertise be
As a general rule, it is always a good idea to put any kind of legal agreement in writing. This rule applies to all types of rental contracts, including short-term lease agreements.
In most cases, landlords do not set out to deliberately discriminate against a particular group when placing an ad for an apartment or property in the paper or on the Internet. Because certain phrases can convey indirect or subtle discrimin
Although most tenants take their furniture, clothes, and other possessions with them when they leave, on rare occasions a renter leaves personal property behind. Some landlords have even entered an apartment to discover an entire unit fille
Most business owners try to save money wherever they can. While this is understandable, many cut corners by relying on legal forms they find on the Internet or in big box office supply stores. Others attempt to draft their own legal documen
Whether you are a commercial landlord with multiple properties or an individual renting out a single family home, California law requires all landlords to follow the same strict procedures to evict a tenant. Although you may be tempted to b
