Apartment Listing Services, Legal Issues & Relocation Tips Whether you are relocating because you are going through a separation or divorce or you found a new job that will require you to relocate, this article covers the benefits of online apartment listing services as well as valuable tips on finding an apartment that fits your…

An agreement by two or more people to rent and occupy a property together is called co-tenants. Each person becomes the co-tenant of the other. This article examines what happens when a third co-tenant moves in. Original Co-Tenants Liable For Monthly Rent Payment Most landlords require separate lease agreements between the Landlord and each of…

Do I Need a Tenants Rights Lawyer? You may represent yourself in court and present your defenses, but that may not be your best alternative. People who represent themselves usually lose. Non-lawyers are often confused by court procedures, and many judges have little patience with this. The landlord's lawyer won't give you any help and…

Flood Damage Not Included In Most Renter's Insurance Renters that are asked to purchase rental insurance as a condition of their tenancy agreement should be aware that there are many types of renters insurance products available to renders. In most cases, the standard renter's insurance does not include coverage for flood damage. While some insurance…

Can my Landlord Lock Me Out of my Apartment? No. This is considered self-help which is strictly prohibited under the law.  The landlord or his agents may not lock you out, throw you out, cut off your utilities (power & water), or take the law into their own hands in any way. These acts of "Self-Help"…

If you want to rent an apartment but are not sure about the neighborhood and don't want to commit to a long-term lease, your best choice is likely going to be a short-term lease - and there is no better rental lease than a month-to-month. Here is why. Is A Month-to-Month Better Than A One…

Neighbor's Early Morning Alarm-Radio  Do I Have the Right to Expect "Quiet" in My Apartment? Blaring Music & Weather Reports Q. I work the late shift and usually get up at about 9:00 am. However, since the new neighbor moved next door to me I am jolted awake by his 5;30 am radio alarm blaring music…

Legal, Financial, And Security Concerns In Renting A New Apartment Renting can be a lifestyle choice Many issues arise when renting a new apartment or dealing with an existing landlord. For many of us, renting rather than buying is a personal choice. In opting to rent, we are choosing not to be burdened with a mortgage,…

Return Of Tenant's Security Deposit Q. My landlord is not returning my full security deposit. I live in California and leased my apartment from a landlord who uses a very unprofessional property management company. Here is my situation: When I first moved in, I signed a one-year lease. I paid a hefty security deposit. When…

Landlords Have A Legal Duty To Protect Tenant Against Mold A landlord is responsible for a tenants injuries A landlord is under a legal duty to keep and maintain the tenant's property in a safe condition - including damage to one's property and health caused by flooding. The damage suffered from exposure to toxic mold can…

From Financial Decline To Financial Hardship Many of us think of financial hardship as a concept rather than a state of being because the triggering facts are too confronting to process. For most people, discussing one's financial decline, even among friends and family can be an uncomfortable experience. In today’s climate, we think of poverty…

Developing a regular meditation practice helps liberate you from reacting to trouble with fear, anxiety, and panic. Meditation grounds you in the present moment. A place of calm being, not fearing - an interior space where you can then focus on what needs to be done. Sometimes this can be done best through the practice…

Have you done something inappropriate and called yourself a terrible person? Many of us are inclined to be hard and sometimes even cruel to ourselves when things go badly or don’t go as we hoped. We tend to think self-criticism is a form of discipline that strengthens us. Usually, it does just the opposite. Being…

If you're facing legal trouble such as divorce, learn how to quiet the mind and heal the spirit through the natural therapies and benefits found in the practice of Yoga. Yoga Can Help With The Emotional And Spiritual Impact Of Divorce There is an emotional and spiritual impact on getting a divorce. Some people believe…