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Tenant Rights
Tenant rights primarily address discrimination, credit, rent increases, access to the property, and the condition of the property. The Federal Fair Housing Act The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits landlords from discriminating on the basis of race or color,...
Landlord or Tenant Rights?
The relationship between landlords and tenants has evolved throughout the history of the United States. According to a perspective published by the American Bar Association, in early American history, a lease was interpreted as a common law conveyance of real property...
Multi-Year Leases
In some circumstances and markets, it makes sense to offer longer rental periods, such as multi-year leases. These leases offer the tenant the peace of mind of no rental increases or a pre-set annual increase while allowing them the security of knowing where they will...
Long-Term Rentals
Long-term rentals refer to lease agreements for a period of one year or longer. In residential rentals, landlords leasing an apartment, condo, or home typically offer a one-year lease. This time period allows tenants to settle in and live comfortably, knowing they...
Short-Term Rentals
In some geographic areas, shorter-term rentals may be more lucrative than traditional annual or multi-year leases. These properties are typically fully furnished, including bedroom sets, living room furniture, recreation areas, and fully stocked bathrooms and kitchens...
Short and Long-Term Landording
A Landlord is a person who owns and leases a property to a tenant who occupies/uses the property for a specific use and time period according to terms outlined in a lease agreement. The duration of that lease can vary immensely, especially in the modern tenant market....
Succeeding as a LandLord
Being a landlord is running a business. You get to wear the hats of operations, marketing, sales, finance, legal, and maintenance all in one. That may seem like a lot, yet with proper preparation and the right support, being a landlord can be a fulfilling and...
Steps to Becoming a Landlord
Many real estate investors purchase a property with the intention of renting it to tenants, and only after they have made the purchase do they look into the legal and financial implications. This is a risky course of action that can result in devastating losses....
What Does It Take to Become a Landlord?
When a person purchases a home or a multi-unit property and rents the home or units to others (known as tenants), that person has become a “landlord.” Collecting rents from tenants is one of the oldest forms of income generation, and ownership of real property has...
How can you resolve an inheritance dispute?
Even with proper estate planning, disagreements can occur. In these cases, follow these best practices: Hire a mediator This neutral third party can help family members productively work through differences and typically costs less than a legal battle. Liquidate all...