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More often than not, when a landlord has the resources to pay for renovations, he will renovate whether you like it or not. So, what are the repercussions when he does decide to renovate? Loss of privacy. While the renovations is on-going you as a tenant will have to open your house for the builders […]
When it comes to paying an exterminator for bug and pest infestations or repairs for a damage roof due to water leaking, who really is responsible for it? There are times when the bill is being paid by the landlord himself, the tenant or the bill is evenly split between the two of them. That […]
As a tenant it is your responsibility to make sure that the apartment that you are renting stays in perfect order and condition before you move out or before your lease is up. It becomes quiet a hassle and a fuss if you are being charged of wear and tear by your landlord after you […]
Can a person who is renting an apartment apply for tax deductions? Or is it only applicable if you are a landlord? Most tenants ask these questions hoping that somehow they can get a refund every time they file for their tax returns. Now here is the fact, because a landlord pays most or all […]
We have rented a small property for the last year from a family trust. We have never been late with rent, have done much property improvement and put up with some inconviences over the year. Our relationship has always been good until this past Fall. The Trust has now changed and we were provided a […]
Just today, I was forced to move out by an eviction order carried out by sheriffs. In the process, leaving my possessions behind and being informed that the home that I was renting in has been foreclosed and purchased by an investor. Since the 8 month period that I have been renting I was never […]
I have been living in a house for several years, the latest lease that has been done was August of 2012 until August 2013. I pay 750.00 a month and I have a late fee of 25 dollars after the fifth of the month. The house was foreclosed on and I sent the new owners […]
I will be moving to a new apartment in a few weeks. My current apartment does not have bed bugs, nor have I ever had a problem with them. I just read some reviews of the new place I’ll be moving too (from last year, mid of year until now) and there are multiple mentions […]
Pplease help!!! My upstair neighbor has really bad squeeky noisy floor. I wrote him letter and email/phone contacted management office. No improvement over a year. Haven\’t been able to relocate. Please advise.