http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/landlord-tenant.html Avvo.com - Landlord & Tenant Legal Guides http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-properly-collect-and-hold-a-security-deposit Many small landlords like to have their tenants provide a security deposit when they move into an apartment, to guard against damage to the apartment and unpaid rent when then tenant moves out. Here's how to avoid the common pitfalls related to taking and keeping a security deposit. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:21:13 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/renters-rights-to-foreclosed--properties-in-washington-state 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. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:46:51 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-properly-serve-an-eviction-notice-in-washington 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. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:52:46 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/landlord-tenant--security-deposits-and-advance-rent Landlords are allowed to collect security deposits and advance rent. But there are several issues that you should be aware of. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:00:02 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/being-a-savvy-landlord 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. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:17:44 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/security-deposits-in-massachusetts This guide answers certain common questions arising under the Massachusetts Security Deposit statute. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:29:58 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/late-fees-and-interest-for-late-rent-payments This guide discusses when late fees and interest charges are allowed in Massachusetts after rent is not paid on time Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:28:06 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/eviction-in-texas-for-landlords- 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. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:14:00 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/how-to-evict-a-residential-tenant-in-texas 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. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:00:01 PDT http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/landlords-3-day-notice-to-pay-or-quit-in-california One of the first steps to evict a tenant for not paying their rent on time. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:09:22 PDT