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Your Water Bill and Your Lease

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Depending on your lease, your water bill can look very different. In some apartment buildings, the landlord receives the water bill for the whole building and simply divides it among the tenants. In other buildings, there may be a submetering system that allows the landlord to bill you for the actual amount of water used. […] read more

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8 Red-Flag Clauses of a Bad Landlord-Tentant Agreement

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For anyone who is reviewing a lease agreement prior to move-in, it helps to be able to identify some warning signs of a bad landlord tenant relationship that is waiting to happen. Sometimes, the clauses of a lease can be bad omens, where tenant rights hinge on a good reading and negotiation of “landlord laws” […] read more

Six Tips for Negotiating a Better Lease Agreement

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Going over a lease agreement is a critical part of entering into a business relationship between a landlord and tenant. When it’s time to open the books to look at the lease agreement, there is a lot that a tenant can do to negotiate a better deal. Here are some of the ways to use […] read more

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What Lease Attorneys Can Do for You

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The primary function of residential lease attorneys is to help tenants understand their rights under a written lease agreement or tenant contract. The landlord generally utilizes legal counsel when he or she writes the lease. There are a number of major issues that a lease attorney can help with for tenants who feel they are […] read more

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How to Negotiate a Month-to-Month Rental Agreement with Your Landlord

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Lots of what is in a rental agreement is often negotiable, and a lease term is one of those items that a landlord and tenant can talk about when sitting down to sign the lease. Many tenants are more comfortable having the freedom to move if necessary. It’s not always because they plan on leaving […] read more

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3 Dangers a Subletter Should Avoid

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One way to make sure that your property is safe and earn extra cash while you’re away is to become a subletter. When you sublet to others, you become the a sub-landlord, and assume all the responsibilities that go along with that. Inherent in all sublease agreements are certain risks that you take, because the […] read more

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Cancelling a Rental Lease Agreement Step by Step

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A rental lease can be terminated either by the landlord or tenant for many reasons, including when a new tenant rents the apartment or if you and your landlord agree to end the agreement. You have to follow a process, however, if you want to avoid a lawsuit. Here are the steps to take when […] read more

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Apartment Inspection Checklist

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When searching for a new apartment, having an apartment inspection checklist is an extremely good idea. The building managers are trying to sell you a lease, so they’re not going to go out of their way to point out what isn’t perfect about the building, or what you’re not getting for you money. Below, you’ll […] read more

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My Roommate’s Not on the Lease: 5 Tips to Avoid Getting Caught

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While you might assume that you have the option to decide who shares your apartment, your landlord sees it differently. Any roommate that you want to move in is expected to go through the same tenant application process you did, complete with signing a lease. In fact, your lease probably says something about the fact […] read more