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10 Steps Toward Low-Risk Landlording

Learn how to protect your rental property from common mishaps and risky situations.

Bankrupt Tenants: How the New Bankruptcy Law Affects Evictions

The new bankruptcy law makes it easier for landlords to evict bankrupt tenants.

Choosing Tenants: Avoid Fair Housing Complaints and Lawsuits

Antidiscrimination laws limit the tenants you can accept and reject.

Dont Lock Out or Freeze Out a Tenant Its Illegal

Landlords are subject to penalties if they change the locks or shut off utilities to get a tenant out of rental property.

Fences and Neighbors FAQ

Do good fences really make good neighbors? These frequently asked questions may help you decide.

Foreclosure and Renting to a New Tenant: Tenant Remedies

When a landlord rents to a tenant property that the landlord knows will soon be in foreclosure, what remedies does the tenant have?

How Evictions Work: Rules for Landlords and Property Managers

A landlord cant begin an eviction lawsuit without first legally terminating the tenancy. This means giving the tenant written notice, as specified in the states termination statute. If the tenant doesnt move (or reform for example, by paying the rent or finding a new home for the dog), you can then file a lawsuit to evict. (Technically, this is called an unlawful detainer, or UD, lawsuit.)

How Landlords Should Advertise Their Rental Property

Setting out your basic rental terms is your first step to finding great tenants. Finding and choosing tenants is the most critical decision any landlord makes, and to do it well you need a reliable system.

How Landlords Should Handle Press or Public Inquiries

Landlords should adopt a written policy for dealing with press orpublic inquiries about their properties or business.

How to Screen and Select Tenants FAQ

Check tenants credit and avoid legal trouble over discrimination. Whats the best way for landlords to screen tenants.

Illegal Eviction Procedures in Wisconsin

Wisconsin landlordsmust follow specific rules and procedures when evicting a tenant (see thearticle HowEvictions Work: What Renters Need toKnow, on this site). The state forbids landlords from taking thelaw into their own hands.

Key Steps in Making an Intrafamily Reverse Mortgage Loan

Let’s say you and perhaps other members of your family are interested in setting up a reverse mortgage loan for another family member. The most common scenario would be for children to do this on behalf of an elderly parent who owns a home but is short on cash.

Landlord Liability for Bedbugs and Bedbug Bacteria

Potential link between bedbugs and disease gives landlords and tenants more than just the creeps.

Lead Disclosures for Rental Property FAQ

Landlords must disclose lead-based paint or hazards before renting or renovating property, and may be held liable for tenant health problems resulting from lead.

Legal Remedies If a California Home Seller Conceals a Defect

You’ve closed escrow and moved into your dream home. Your happiness is short-lived, however, as you discover a defect that the seller seems not to have told you about beforehand.

Legal Remedies If a Home Seller Lies or Conceals a Defect in Florida

Let’s say that you are a Florida homeowner, having recently purchased a home in the Sunshine State. You walked out of the closing feeling thrilled about your new home, sure that you had done all your homework, gotten all the necessary information, and made a great home-buying decision. Unfortunately, it’s not long before problems start to crop up. Maybe the air conditioning is shutting down, one of the sinks stopped running, or you discover a roof leak or even worse, mold accumulating around that leak.The question then becomes, who is responsible?

Living Together Contracts

Learn what a living together contract is and whether or not you need one.

Mold in Rentals: Landlord Liability, Responsibility, and Prevention

Learn about mold in rental units your landlords liability for mold problems, how to get rid of mold, and how to prevent mold in the first place.

Neighbor Disputes Over Water Damage

Flooding, surface runoff, and even leaking sprinklers can sparkdisputes between neighbors.

Neighbors and Noise FAQ

Answers to your questions about noisy neighbors.

Pets Caught in Foreclosure Landlords Can Help

Landlords can help foreclosed-upon families by accepting tenants with pets its good for business if you follow some simple steps to protect yourself.

Proving Fault in Accidents on Dangerous or Defective Property

Whos responsible for accidents that occur on or around buildings and grounds?

Renters Rights to Minor Repairs

How to get landlords to keep their end of the maintenance bargain.

Repairs, Maintenance, and Entry to Rented Premises

Landlords duties to repair rental property and to give tenants notice before entering.

Resolving Landlord-Tenant Disputes FAQ

Lawyers and lawsuits should rarely be your first choice when faced with a landlord-tenant dispute.

Shelter-in-Place Orders: What Must a Landlord Do?

Heres what every landlord needs to know about shelter-in-place orders.

Smart Landlord Policies for Pet-Friendly Rentals

A pet agreement can reduce a landlords risks in a pet-friendly building. Heres what to include in the agreement.

Ten Terms to Include in Your Lease or Rental Agreement

What should be included in every lease or rental agreement.A lease or rental agreement sets out the rules landlords and tenants agree to follow in their rental relationship. It is a legal contract, as well as an immensely practical document full of crucial business details, such as how long the tenant can occupy the property and the amount of rent due each month.

Tenant Injuries: Landlord Liability and Insurance FAQ

Protect yourself from liability from tenant injuries.

Tenants Associations: What Should a Landlord Do?

Learn what a landlord should and shouldnt do if tenants form anassociation or union.

Tenants Caught in Foreclosure: Who Gets the Rent?

Learn to whom tenants should pay rent when landlords fall into foreclosure.

Top Ten Legal Mistakes That Can Sink Your Landlord Business

Know the laws in your state before you rent out space.

Top Ten Tax Deductions for Landlords

Learn about the many tax deductions available to rental property owners.

What are a landlords legal responsibilities to new tenants regarding lead in rental property?

Because of the health problems caused by lead poisoning, the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act was enacted in 1992. This law is commonly known as Title X (Ten). Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations implementing Title X apply to rental property built before 1978.

What Its Like Being a Landlord

Get the lowdown on the joys and hassles of renting out property.

When Secondhand Smoke Invades Your Home

Homeowners and renters can take action against cigarette-smokingneighbors.

When Should a Landlord Hire a Lawyer?

In some situations, property owners can benefit from a lawyers help. Learn when to consult an attorney.

When Your Lease or Rental Agreement Ends FAQ

Frequently asked questions on security deposits and evictions.

Where Landlords Can Advertise Their Rental Property

Use several advertising methods when you list your property for rent.

Your House as a Rental Property? Gauge Its Tenant-Appeal

Having trouble selling your house? Ask yourself these questions about its likely appeal to tenants.

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10 Steps Toward Low-Risk Landlording

Bankrupt Tenants: How the New Bankruptcy Law Affects Evictions

Choosing Tenants: Avoid Fair Housing Complaints and Lawsuits

Dont Lock Out or Freeze Out a Tenant Its Illegal

Fences and Neighbors FAQ

Foreclosure and Renting to a New Tenant: Tenant Remedies

How Evictions Work: Rules for Landlords and Property Managers

How Landlords Should Advertise Their Rental Property

How Landlords Should Handle Press or Public Inquiries

How to Screen and Select Tenants FAQ

Illegal Eviction Procedures in Wisconsin

Key Steps in Making an Intrafamily Reverse Mortgage Loan

Landlord Liability for Bedbugs and Bedbug Bacteria

Lead Disclosures for Rental Property FAQ

Legal Remedies If a California Home Seller Conceals a Defect

Legal Remedies If a Home Seller Lies or Conceals a Defect in Florida

Living Together Contracts

Mold in Rentals: Landlord Liability, Responsibility, and Prevention

Neighbor Disputes Over Water Damage

Neighbors and Noise FAQ

Pets Caught in Foreclosure Landlords Can Help

Proving Fault in Accidents on Dangerous or Defective Property

Renters Rights to Minor Repairs

Repairs, Maintenance, and Entry to Rented Premises

Resolving Landlord-Tenant Disputes FAQ

Shelter-in-Place Orders: What Must a Landlord Do?

Smart Landlord Policies for Pet-Friendly Rentals

Ten Terms to Include in Your Lease or Rental Agreement

Tenant Injuries: Landlord Liability and Insurance FAQ

Tenants Associations: What Should a Landlord Do?

Tenants Caught in Foreclosure: Who Gets the Rent?

Top Ten Legal Mistakes That Can Sink Your Landlord Business

Top Ten Tax Deductions for Landlords

What are a landlords legal responsibilities to new tenants regarding lead in rental property?

What Its Like Being a Landlord

When Secondhand Smoke Invades Your Home

When Should a Landlord Hire a Lawyer?

When Your Lease or Rental Agreement Ends FAQ

Where Landlords Can Advertise Their Rental Property

Your House as a Rental Property? Gauge Its Tenant-Appeal