Your rental agreement, a legally binding contract between you and your landlord, can’t be broken by your landlord unless you have breached it in some way. Understanding why the landlord has broken the agreement, and the steps you need to take, will help minimize any damage to your rental history.

Why Landlords Break Rental Agreements

Landlords break rental agreements when they believe that your tenancy is problematic. Their reasons will vary, but generally they revolve around issues which are non-negotiable. Any action…

Running your business from an apartment may not be as easy as you’d hoped. Since most towns have zoning laws that separate business and residential use of buildings, knowing your local laws is a must before planning to work from your apartment.

What Are Zoning Laws?

Your city or town has rules about how different areas and buildings in those areas can be used. Typically, an area will be zoned for residential use, business use or mixed use. Town planning boards sometimes…

Protecting your rights, when having a problem with your landlord, requires understanding landlord-tenant law. Understanding where to find information and having a good strategy to locate it will help you to handle situations related to your tenancy.

1. Identify Your Problem

Start by determining why you need information on landlord-tenant law. Each type of problem requires different knowledge. Is the problem related to your lease agreement, tenant rights or an eviction notice?

2. Understanding Local Laws

Your state has laws to protect both landlords…

Like it or not, pest control will be part of your container garden. Fortunately, pest control is easier when gardening in containers. By understanding how plants become infested, and your options for dealing with infestations, you’ll be able to keep the situation under control.

Avoiding Pest Infestations

Do a little research. Choose plants resistant to pests. When buying plants from a garden center, inspect them carefully to ensure that they’re healthy and free of pests.

To keep your plants healthy, always use sterile…