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Will I Get Interest on My Security Deposit?

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

Whether you will receive interest on your security deposit depends on state law and your apartment. If your state requires landlords to pay interest to tenants on paid security deposits and your apartment complex fits within the purview of the law, you will likely receive interest on your security deposit within a few weeks after moving out.

States that Require Interest Payments

Less than a third of states require landlords to pay interest on security deposits. These states are:

  • Washington
  • New Jersey
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • Illinois
  • North…

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How to Discuss Bill Payment Options with Your Utilities Provider

Thursday, June 9th, 2011

Most utility providers have various bill payment options, and it’s preferable to discuss these options with your utility provider.

Discussing Bill Payment Options with Your Utilities Provider

There are several bill payment options available to customers and these include online bill payment, payment by phone, payment in person, or payment by mail. Smart customers can get their utility providers to cater to their individual needs. They may also be able to negotiate lower rates for the services they’re receiving. This is because…

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How to Terminate Your Sublet Rental Agreement Early

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

A sublet rental agreement is an agreement drawn by an existing tenant and a potential subtenant. It allows the subtenant to occupy all or part of the rented home or apartment. The subtenant has to pay rent to the tenant and not to the landlord. The rent obtained from the subtenant can be retained by the tenant. The landlord of the premise collects the regular rent from the tenant. Even if the subtenant fails to meet certain responsibilities, the tenant…

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Sublet Lease Agreements: What to Know before Signing

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

Sublet lease agreements are between a tenant and a subtenant, similar to a lease between the tenant and the landlord. These agreements automatically end upon termination of the original agreement between the tenant and the landlord. A sublease is the renting out of a home or a part of the home or apartment to a third party, by a person who has rented the house or part of it from the landlord.

Before Signing a Sublet Lease Agreement

Different states have different…

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How to Draw Up a Sublet Lease Agreement

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

A sublet lease agreement is an agreement between your roommate or a subtenant and yourself. A sublease is the renting out of your apartment or a portion of it to another roommate. A sublease can also mean subleasing the whole property to a subtenant who pays the rent to the actual. The tenant generally pays a lesser rent to the landlord than the subtenant, and makes a profit out of the deal. A sublease is rarely allowed by most landlords.

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