Housing Discrimination: Fair Housing Act

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…

Millions of Americans face eviction with nowhere to go every year. If you know your legal rights, you can fight the eviction while you make other arrangements. This article looks at the landlord-tenant eviction process. Common Legal Reasons For Evicting A Tenant The most common reason for tenant eviction is failure to pay rent. Assuming…

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…