Landlord & Tenant Legal Guides (100 found)

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 11 months ago in Landlord / Tenant. 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 11 months ago in Landlord / Tenant. Jurisdiction: New York

Written by Robert Friedman
Landlords and condominium associations cannot prevent tenants from installing satellite dishes.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 11 months ago in Landlord / Tenant. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Robert Friedman
Before investing in rental properties, landlords should obtain advice on protecting themselves from lawsuits and other problems by consulting with the following experts and sources of information.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 11 months ago in Landlord / Tenant.

Written by Barry Benjamin Kreisler
This guide covers the rules set forth in Chicago's Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance for the handling of security deposits. It also describes the penalties for failing to comply.
Posted 9 months ago in Landlord / Tenant. Jurisdiction: Chicago, IL

Written by Barry Benjamin Kreisler
This Guide covers selected issues as to obligations of Chicago residential landlords regarding the condition of the apartments they rent, under Chicago's Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance.
5 of 7 users found this helpful. Posted 9 months ago in Landlord / Tenant. Jurisdiction: Chicago, IL

Written by Maria Isabel Barbosa
Before you rent that house, condo or even just a room, protect yourself with some basic steps.
0 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 5 months ago in Landlord / Tenant. Jurisdiction: Florida

Written by Michael Lee Mau
One of the first steps to evict a tenant for not paying their rent on time.
Posted about 1 month ago in Landlord / Tenant. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Christopher Jason Parvin
The eviction process in Texas (officially called "Forcible Entry and Detainer") can be a confusing process for both landlords and tenants who do not understand the basics of the law. Though no guide can replace the advice of an attorney, the information below provides a basic how-to outline.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 month ago in Landlord / Tenant. Jurisdiction: Texas

Written by Kelly A. Broadbent
Massachusetts is a tenant friendly state. Once you have a bad tenant it's very hard to get rid of them. Being careful at the start of your relationship can maximize your chances of finding the right tenant.
Posted 19 days ago in Landlord / Tenant. Jurisdiction: Massachusetts

Written by Elizabeth Rankin Powell
Are strictly limited. If your landlord allows the property in which you reside to reach the foreclosure process, you will probably receive in the mail a document entitled "NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE". Look at paragraph 10 (X). You have 60-90 days after the date of the sale.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 9 days ago in Landlord / Tenant. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Travis Scott Eller
This guide applies to notices required prior to serving the summons and complaint, such as a pay rent or vacate notice. "Eviction notice" does NOT refer to the summons and complaint. Notice requirements are strictly construed against the landlord.
13 of 15 users found this helpful. Posted 10 days ago in Landlord / Tenant. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Travis Scott Eller
This is a brief description of the eviction process in Washington. The steps necessary and the outcome in a particular case will of course vary. If the tenant wants a day in court the entire process usually takes about three to four weeks. Also, local law may add additional requirements.
18 of 21 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Landlord / Tenant. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Robert Friedman
Contractors and landlords are required to have residential tenants sign a form beginning December 22, 2008 which indicates that the tenant has received the EPA’s lead hazard pamphlet. Information must also be provided to child care facilities.
0 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Landlord / Tenant. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Elizabeth Rankin Powell
Landlords frequently fail to provide a checklist, or a walk-through, don't tell you where your deposit is kept and then don't give it back. If you should get your deposit back because you kept your end of the bargain, don't argue with your landlord - take them to court and get a judgment.
2 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted 12 months ago in Landlord / Tenant. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Elizabeth Rankin Powell
Washington allows an individual to file a lawsuit in Small Claims without a lawyer. The most you can ask for there is $4,000.00 and the Small Claims court cannot make anyone do anything other than pay you money. The Court cannot order someone to take down a fence, or return property, for example.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 12 months ago in Landlord / Tenant. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by James Lawrence Studt
This guide is intended to instruct residential landlords in Washington state on how to take the initial step towards evicting a tenant for nonpayment of rent. This guide does not apply to subsidized housing, mobile home evictions or commercial evictions.
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted 7 months ago in Landlord / Tenant. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Anthony D Thompson
Mold litigation in California is a major problem. Don’t jeopardize your rights. Follow these basic steps and you will have built a solid foundation for a successful mold case.
4 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted 10 months ago in Landlord / Tenant. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Brian James Hanis
If a proper notice is not served or if the service is not done correctly providing the necessary required time period, an unlawful detainer/eviction, will be dismissed from the court in Washington State.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 9 months ago in Landlord / Tenant. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Ronald Anthony Sarno
An introduction to NYC Division of Housing and Community Renewal --what apartments it controls and how its rules and regulations affect property owners. Comments on the Rent Guidelines Board and Housing Court. How Landlords can legally evict tenants or charge them with a false continuity of tenancy
Posted 5 months ago in Landlord / Tenant. Jurisdiction: New York, NY