Posts Tagged ‘Rent Laws’

When considering lease termination, nothing replaces the advice of an attorney that specializes in real estate law. However, there are a few general things to keep in mind should you decide to terminate your lease early. Read the Lease Agreement Carefully This is key! Lease agreements can be very confusing and full of legal jargon. Read through […] read more

Before you terminate a lease, you should be sure to know your rights as a tenant. These rights will vary depending upon the jurisdiction where you live. Despite what may or may not be written into the lease, you will have certain rights under the law. There could be any number of reasons why you […] read more

If you are renting in Austin, Texas, whether it be an apartment or a house, it is important to be aware of your tenant rights in case an issue ever arises. Not every state is the same, and not every city is either in their landlord tenant regulations and laws. 1. Right of Entry in […] read more

For virtually every leasing contract, you will be required to provide a 30 day notice to your landlord, notifying them of your intent to move out. Without proper notification, you may be placing yourself and all other residents on your lease in jeopardy of costly penalties or fees. The Purpose of a 30 Day Notice […] read more

Receiving an eviction notice is a difficult and often an unknown event. Should you be in a position where eviction is threatened or notification has been given, you do have certain rights that must be adhered to by your landlord. Eviction serves as a last resort for landlords to remove residents who have in some […] read more

A rental security deposit is money given by a tenant to the landlord which acts as insurance should any form of damage occur during the tenant’s occupancy. The rate of a rental security deposit varies but in most cases it is around one month’s rent. Typically a rental security deposit is returned in (or close […] read more

Running your business from an apartment may not be as easy as you’d hoped. Since most towns have zoning laws that separate business and residential use of buildings, knowing your local laws is a must before planning to work from your apartment. What Are Zoning Laws? Your city or town has rules about how different […] read more

When renting in Chicago, or any city for that matter, you should familiarize yourself with the local landlord tenant law. You should know your tenant rights. Here are some must know laws when living in Chicago under a residential lease agreement. 1. There Is No Rent Control in Chicago Historically, Chicago used to have rent […] read more

No matter how good a deal you have on your rent, eventually you'll hear about someone who has it better. And then just when you start to feel bad for yourself, you'll meet someone who's paying an arm and a leg for a place much smaller than yours. When you think about the wide range of rents in your city, you'll start to wonder –- how do landlords figure out how much to charge? read more