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Landlord & Tenant Legal Guides (97 found)Narrow your search
Written by Frank S Hong
The Washington Residential Landlord Tenant Act (RTLA) applies to residential leases. 24 of 32 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Seattle, WA
Written by Avvo Staff
Landlord tenant law concerns landlords' and tenants' rights and responsibilities. Because the place you rent is your own personal space, the law places many limits on landlords' activities. 25 of 54 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant about 1 year ago.
Written by Avvo Staff
If you have a disagreement with your landlord, know your rights. You should be able to resolve disputes by talking directly with your landlord, through mediation, or in small claims court. 7 of 12 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant about 1 year ago.
Written by Trey E. Phillips
Self help evictions (done outside of the court system) are not allowed in Georgia, this article explains why you must file in court, and gives examples of actions that could get a landlord in trouble. 8 of 12 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: Georgia
Written by Michael Ian Werner
In Pennsylvania, The Landlord Tenant Act sets forth the rules that a landlord must follow when handling tenants’ residential security deposits. The following is a summary of those rules. 8 of 12 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
Written by Ronald Anthony Sarno
This legal guide is a complement to my other guide on Landlord/Tenant Regulations. It is a brief introduction to how eviction or summary possession actions are done, and what other lawsuits are involved. It is a summary of NJ practice -- but other states follow most of these rules and procedures. 2 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant 7 months ago. Jurisdiction: New Jersey
Written by Ronald Anthony Sarno
An overview of the normal rules and requirements for Landlords and Tenants in General and in New Jersey Posted 6 months ago. Jurisdiction: New Jersey
Written by Jeffrey Lawson Baxter
This is a quick summary of the types of tenancies defined under Florida Statutes. Posted in Real Estate 2 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Samuel Eugene Spital
If you have reason to believe you have been discriminated against with regards to the rental of property, you may have a case against the Landlord or Property Manager. This guide helps you understand what to do when confronted with rental discrimination. 1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant 5 months ago. Jurisdiction: Federal
Written by Dennis Andrew Chen
As a tenant you probably have little knowledge of the landlord tenant act but the courts will require that you follow the proper legal procedure. The 'Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act,' Chapter 83, Fla. Stat., can be found on the internet at www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm 8 of 13 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida
Written by Ian C. White
Florida Statute 83.49(3) states that if the landlord has no reason to impose any claim upon a tenant's security deposit, then the landlord only has 15 days after the tenant vacates to return the deposit. A check should then be sent via certified mail to the tenant's forwarding address, if known. 8 of 14 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Florida
Written by Elizabeth Rankin Powell
If you are a Washington tenant living in substandard and/or dangerous conditions, you can make your landlord pay you to move. Here's how. 4 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Washington
Written by Christopher L Cauble
Evictions in Oregon can be really complicated. (Especially a Tenant from Hell) Here is a simple guide. Some tenants have legitimate problems paying rent but some others work the system to simply manipulate landlords and the system. I have dealt with my fair share. 13 of 16 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Oregon
Written by Edgardo Rafael Baez
Many people call our law firm asking on how can we evict a non-paying tenant from the property. Texas law is clear on the subject. 4 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant 8 months ago. Jurisdiction: Texas
Written by Richard C Koman
Eviction in non-rent-controlled districts of California is a technical matter, although not as complex as in places like SF, LA and Oakland. This guide steps you through the ways to do a proper eviction. 4 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant 7 months ago. Jurisdiction: California
Written by Kevin L. Colbert
Many people find themselves in the position to become a residential landlord. Eventually, you may have a situation where the tenant does not pay all of the rent or does not pay the rent timely. There is a mechanism to evict a non-paying tentant. Posted in Landlord / Tenant 12 days ago. Jurisdiction: Texas
Written by Frank S Hong
A landlord must be justified in pursuing an unlawful detainer action. If you are a tenant, an unlawful detainer action can’t be used to retaliate against you. 19 of 22 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Seattle, WA
Written by Robert Friedman
If you're a Landlord in the State of New York, you can avoid costly mistakes by heeding the wisdom shown in this list. 1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant 11 months ago.
Written by Robert Friedman
Security deposits are trust funds which are used by the landlord to pay for damages and to cover non-payment of rent. However, a tenant who causes damages or does not pay rent is entitled to the return of his or her security deposit if the landlord does not comply with the following rules. 0 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant 11 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York
Written by Robert Friedman
Landlords may ban smoking in apartment units, as well as in common areas, such as halls and playgrounds. Tenants have unsuccessfully sued for the "right" to smoke. There are six reasons why landlords should ban smoking: Posted in Landlord / Tenant 11 months ago. Jurisdiction: New York |