Posts Tagged ‘Legal Issues’

Housing discrimination laws prohibit landlords from treating individuals of certain groups differently than other tenants. Federal law covers many different housing discrimination issues. Your city or state may have additional housing discrimination laws that differ from federal rules. Here are three laws you should know: 1. Protected Groups The federal government has housing discrimination laws […] read more

Your apartment tenant rights may or may not include the right to sublet your apartment. Determining whether or not it’s legal for you to sublet the apartment is essential before you proceed if you don’t want to face a lawsuit. Step 1: Check Your Rental Agreement Your apartment tenant rights should be completely outlined in […] read more

If you’re considering subletting your apartment, it’s essential that you know what constitutes an illegal subletting situation if you want to avoid a court summons, legal fees or even jail time. Remember you are still responsible for seeing that rent, utilities and other bills for the apartment are paid–not your tenant. Step 1: Reread Your […] read more

Every year, especially in the summer, lots of tenants in apartments and housing communities start thinking about whether or not they can keep a small charcoal grill outside of their unit. These small cooking appliances are great for backyard barbecues and other events, but some fire risks and related restrictions may apply. Here are some […] read more

Some renters who are contemplating summer barbecues and other events may be wondering if they can have a small gas grill on the premises of their apartment unit or housing community. Using a grill of any kind is a controversial part of renting and something that is allowed on a case-by-case basis. Here are some […] read more

For some renters who are moving out of their own apartment, the question of getting an entire pet deposit may apply. Some landlords ask for these extra deposits in addition to per-month fees for keeping animals on the premises. Here are some ways to ensure that you will get your entire pet deposit back at […] read more

Whether a tenant earns interest on a security deposit is determined by state law. A security deposit protects a landlord against your breaking the lease early and leaving him without rent or from excessive damages to the property. Because you must pay this money to the landlord and cannot use it while you live on […] read more

Many of those renters who are new to the insurance world may be wondering about how to choose renters insurance companies. Renter’s insurance is an optional kind of coverage that often covers personal possessions as well as costs associated with unlivable spaces and forced relocation due to health and safety issues. Compare policies carefully to […] read more

It is typically very difficult to break a lease after signing a contract. However, the law permits a tenant to break a lease under certain conditions. One of these conditions is when the individual’s circumstances have changed and he now requires a handicapped accessible apartment. If the previously contracted apartment is not designed for handicapped […] read more