Landlord/Tenant Articles

• Eviction Procedures
  Eviction is the legal process that occurs when a landlord removes a tenant from a rental unit, such as an apartment or a house.  There are many grounds for … More
• How to Deal With Being Evicted
  For many tenants, the first response to a threatened eviction is one of concern, fear and even anger. There is no doubt that an eviction is a stressful event. … More
• Fair Housing
  Several federal and state laws require that landlords provide fair housing to prospective renters.  The policy of fair housing in the United States came from the … More
• Essential Terms for a Lease Agreement
  Residential and business leases provide renters with a legally enforceable contract regarding the property that they rent. Since homes and businesses are … More
• Who's Going to Fix That?
  One of the greatest advantages to being a renter is that the landlord is responsible for making sure that the living space is habitable.  In most states this … More
• Do I need to have a lawyer if I'm being evicted?
  If your landlord wants to evict you from your house or apartment, he or she must file a complaint against you in court, and prove that you have done something to … More
• Can I Sublet My Apartment?
  Many written lease agreements are for a one year period. A tenant may have every intention of remaining in the dwelling for one year at the time that the lease … More
• The Legalities of Living with a Roommate
  Living with a roommate can make good financial sense and be a lot of fun. However, like all relationships, there are times when having a roommate does not work … More
• The Advantages and Disadvantages of Oral Leases
  Leases, like many contracts, do not have to be in writing. The landlord and tenant can agree to the terms of the lease contract orally and that contract is … More
• How to End a Residential Lease Early
  Most written residential leases are in effect for a set amount of time such as one year. From a landlord’s perspective this is advantageous because the … More