Posts Tagged ‘Legal Issues’

There seems to have been an increase in the number of bed bug reports in recent years. read more

If you’re a renter, you should know what a residential lease inventory and conditions form is. read more

  If you feel slightly overwhelmed when it comes time to sign on the dotted line at lease renewal time, or if you’re considering renting a new apartment and don’t know what to ask, you’re not alone! There’s nothing wrong with ascertaining that you’re on the same page as the landlord or rental agent about […] read more

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 […] read more

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 […] read more

To terminate your sublet early, provide your tenant with a one-month notice and state your reason for leaving. You may need to pay rent until the end of the month, plus an early termination fee, which can be up to three months' rent. Be sure to sign an Early Termination Request form and submit it along with the fee. Before the termination date, settle all rent and utility bills. Return the property in its original condition and ensure you’ve received necessary closure documents from relevant authorities. Finally, expect your security deposit to be refunded on time. read more

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 […] read more

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 […] read more

If you have recently purchased a home and are waiting for the sale to close, it can be difficult to determine exactly when to give a notice to vacate to your landlord. Even though closing dates are set by your real estate agent, bank and lawyer, they are estimates more than anything. In reality, the date […] read more