Posts Tagged ‘Tenant’

Rental laws hold landlords responsible for crime and injury to tenants they could have prevented. If a landlord is negligent in their responsibilities, he can be held liable for any injuries suffered by his tenants. The tenant must prove, among many things, that it was the landlord’s negligence that caused the injury and that there […] read more

When reading a tenant agreement, it’s important to focus on the major issues first. The amount of your rent payment is more important than what state has jurisdiction over the lease should a dispute arise. Here are some lease clauses to read and understand when you get your tenant agreement: Rent and Security Deposit The […] read more

In some cases, landlord tenant disputes are unavoidable, but that doesn’t mean that they should be a normal part of continued operation of a rental property. Too many issues that arise between the two parties to a lease or rental agreement are avoidable conflicts that resulted from a misunderstanding. When elements of a lease or […] read more

Tenant privacy rights are the rights which exist between a landlord and a renter. While a renter does not maintain ownership of the apartment, the landlord does but is restricted to respecting the privacy and living quarters of the renter. Tenant privacy rights were developed to protect a renter’s privacy without unwarranted intrusion by their […] read more

As you prepare to move to a new location, you will most likely be interviewed in a tenant screening by your new community representative. Although you may feel confident going forward, it is still a good idea to prepare yourself for whatever challenges may lie within your screening. Here are 5 things to consider as […] read more

We first started this blog in 2005 and we wanted to bring a few posts back to the forefront to help those of you who will be moving this spring or summer. Because landlord-tenant issues are so common, the most important legal posts are grouped below. We hope these are useful as you start planning your next move. read more