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Apartment in Construction: Your Rights as a Tenant

Monday, December 6th, 2010

You might welcome the fact that your apartment is in construction, because the landlord is either remodeling the apartment or fixing repairs that will improve your living space. What you may not appreciate is the fact that you may have to leave the apartment temporarily.  Moving to a new place even for a short time can be inconvenient, especially when the landlord doesn’t provide adequate notice. You do have rights as a tenant under landlord and tenant laws to help…

Solving Tenant and Landlord Issues

Tuesday, February 19th, 2013

Since all people have their own opinions, there will always be disagreements.  Because we are unique, no two of us think alike.  In the world of renting, this can cause problems.  In a world filled with introverts and extroverts, issues always arise.  These issues need to be resolved in a civilized manner.  In the world of rent, issues may be so blown out of proportion that it may seem as if they can never be resolved to the satisfaction of…

Know Your Tenant Rights

Monday, February 11th, 2013

Statistics show that people who rent are generally singles 29 to 35 years of age. This figure does not reflect the number of low income families that pay rent. Considering the rising cost of rent in the United States, we see that a greater number of Americans have decided to rent rather than buy. Data is now showing that rental units are becoming harder and harder to get, as people lose their homes due to the current housing issues that…

Defining Normal Wear and Tear on a Rental Property

Monday, January 28th, 2013

A rental property is a great investment, and can be a good source of income. As a landlord you can expect some signs of wear and tear. However, it is important to distinguish this normal wear and tear from considerable damage, which will need repairs. In cases of actual damage, the security deposit paid by the tenant can be used by the landlord for the repairs.

Normal Wear and Tear

Fading paint is inevitable, even when the tenant is very conscientious and takes…

Notice Requirements for Landlords Entering Rented Property - By State

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Below are the notice requirements for the amount of notice landlords must give tenants before they enter a rented property (in non-emergency situations). For more details, see your state’s landlord-tenant statutes.

Source - Nolo.com

State - Amount of Notice Required

Alabama - Two days
Alaska - 24 hours
Arizona - Two days
Arkansas - No statute
California - 24 hours; 48 hours for initial move-out inspection
Colorado - No statute
Connecticut - reasonable notice
Delaware - Two days
District of Columbia - No statute
Florida - 12 hours
Georgia - No statute
Hawaii -…