Posts Categorized: Renting and Tenant Rights

Tenant Checklist for Landlords

Though state laws may differ slightly on which a landlord is permitted to check when asking about the background of a prospective tenant, all countries require the landlord have the applicant’s permission to run a background and credit check. To protect against renting to tenants who might not pay their rents or maintenance for a […]

Foreclosure & Eviction Rights

Model tenants–who pay their rent on time, don’t pose a nuisance to their neighbors and adhere to rent terms–do not typically be concerned about the possibility of eviction. However, many upstanding tenants find themselves homeless with nowhere to go through no fault of their own since their landlords failed to pay the mortgage. Previously, a […]

What Makes a Real Estate Contract Legally Binding?

Real estate contract legislation tend to vary somewhat from state to state. It is logical to check out the property legislation in the area in which you are doing business. A property contract could be between a buyer and seller, an agent and agent or an investor and seller, or it can involve numerous parties. […]

How to Correct Quitclaim Deeds

A quitclaim deed is used to discharge your ownership rights to property. To work, the quitclaim deed should include a valid description of the property you’re releasing, identify the individual to whom you’re releasing your rightscalled the grantee–and also include your notarized signature. Once the quitclaim deed is sent to the grantee and registered with […]

Things to Do After Landlords Don't Maintain the Property

Tenants have inherent rights when renting a residence. Tenant entitlements include the right to a secure and maintained home for the duration of the rental. Landlords are legally obligated to keep rental property in good condition and perform necessary repairs. If your landlord fails to meet these conditions, he might be subject to fines, penalties […]