So I’ve been having all these problems with my landlord and I thought I would just stop paying the utility bill. I thought that such an action would finally force my landlord to act on the complaints I have sent him in a letter. Well, apparently, I cannot just stop paying the utilities. Do you […]

One day, I just had a really strong desire of making things difficult for my landlord. So I asked my friend a question given the scenario below: “The landlord and I had a terrible fight over some repairs that he didn’t do.  So I was thinking maybe I could punish him a little bit.  I’m […]

Surprisingly, a lot of the rental problems today spring from a mailbox issue. Yes, it’s all in the mail. I heard of a woman asking forums why her apartment complex does not have a mailbox and apparently, she has reason to complain since USPS guidelines state that an apartment complex should have a secure mailbox […]

Here is a page for all renters out there. Hopefully, if you are late on paying your rent you have a really good excuse as to why. Listed below are some of the excuses tenants make every time they are late on paying their monthly rent and dues. Roommate excuse. The roommate excuse based on […]

The responsibility of a landlord is to make sure that he keeps his rental property in good shape and is suitable for human habitation before letting someone decides to rent it. If the property has been already rented and it became somewhat uninhabitable to the tenant, then the tenant has the right to terminate the […]

Background checks are necessary nowadays before moving in to a new apartment unit or even nailing the new job. It is done through credit checking, criminal history checks or lawsuits, and prior residences. The problem with background check is that is sometimes provides inaccurate information. Here are some tips on how you can pass a […]

The tenant’s lease is over and he still insists in staying at your place, now what can you do about it? Unluckily you have to deal with him and it is a very tough decision you have to make. Don’t worry though because you can overcome the situation if you will just stay calm and […]

I am a person with disability but I have been renting all my life. I just moved to another state and tried to get an apartment. I went to Craigslist and found this beautiful apartment that has a ramp – perfect for my wheelchair. So I went over to get the answers to some additional […]

Renting without a lease agreement is a big risk to both the landlord and the tenant. But without any signed lease agreement, your tenant rights will still hold. A verbal agreement is already enough to hold you and your landlord accountable for the rental property. Usually, a verbal agreement is a month-to-month agreement and to […]

Having to evict a tenant can be pretty hard, especially if the tenant has been doing well with his rent and everything. Whatever the reason is and you really need them to move out, there are ways on making sure that what you are doing doesn’t step on his rights and hurt his feelings. Review […]