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Renting in San Diego: 5 Laws You Should Know

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

Renting in San Diego, California, comes with its own set of landlord tenant laws. These laws are important for anyone making the move to or currently renting in San Diego to know.

1. Term Lease Agreements for More than One Year Cannot Be Oral

In San Diego, if you are negotiating or getting involved with a term lease agreement for any term over one year, it must be in writing. Orally agreed to lease terms in excess of one year are not…

Renting in Seattle: 4 Laws You Should Know

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

If you are planning on renting in Seattle it is important you be aware of the local landlord tenant laws because you never know when you might need them.

1. Landlords Must Have Just Cause to Terminate Month-to-Month Renters

This law is crucial to know if you are a month-to-month tenant. In many states, as a month-to-month renter, your landlord only has to provide you with notice in order to terminate your tenancy so, often times, you find may find yourself unexpectedly…

4 Offers First-Time Home Buyers Can Take Advantage of

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

So, you’re taking the plunge from renter to buyer? First time home buyers have many great offers out there for them to take advantage of. It is, however, important to point out what a first time home buyer is.

As defined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, more commonly known as HUD, a first time home buyer is anyone that has not owned a home within the last three years. Consequently, if you are re-entering the housing…

4 Decorating Tips: Painting and Interior Spaces

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

There is nothing better to brighten up and renew any living space than a fresh coat of paint. Here are some great decorating ideas for painting your living space that are sure to make you feel at home all over again.

1. Do Not Skip the Primer

Not all paint jobs are alike. There is such a thing as a bad paint job. A lot of the time a paint job goes wrong because the painter was too lazy or didn’t think…

Renting in Denver: 4 Laws You Should Know

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

If you are new to renting in Denver, whether you have relocated or are new to the rental market, it is important to familiarize yourself with local landlord tenant law. If you don’t know the local laws, then you don’t know your tenant rights. This knowledge is critical before negotiating or signing any lease agreement. Here are some laws to be sure you know.

1. Law Regarding the Return of a Security Deposit

No matter where you live, you should not sign…