A complainant/landlord can seek financial restitution for unpaid rent and utility costs, damage to the property, late fees, and court costs in addition to the eviction. Cases are generally heard in district courts, small claims courts, or housing courts. Both landlords and tenants are required...
"Eviction Without Cause" is when the property owner is not required to have an exact reason for asking the tenant to vacate. This type of eviction can only be enacted when the term of the tenant's stay has expired. A property owner cannot evict without cause if there is still time left...
An eviction notice may give the renter a chance to fix the issue by a certain time to avoid eviction, for example, if they pay rent by a specific date they can avoid having to move out. But that’s not always the case, particularly if the tenant does something illegal. Termination With...
If for any reason you feel that the law may not be on your side – maybe if you don’t have a legally-binding lease agreement with the tenant – or you don’t want to deal with an eviction case, you may want to try reasoning with your tenant(s). If you have a decent relationshi...
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Rental property owners need to know thelandlord-tenant lawsin their state and locale. Both tenants and landlords have rights and obligations regarding security deposits, lease requirements, eviction rules, and fair housing laws.3 It is important to protect a real estate investment. In addition toho...
With such a competitive rental market to contend with, it can be difficult for applicants with bad credit to find housing. Sometimes a poor credit score is due to difficult circumstances outside of your control, so it can be frustrating when this is the reason you’re denied a rental. Howe...
When an eviction is reported on a credit report, it can significantly damage an individual’s credit score. This can make it more challenging to qualify for loans, secure rental housing, or even obtain certain employment opportunities that require a good credit standing. ...
It’s also helpful to have boots on the ground when it comes time to find a new tenant. A local property manager will be familiar with the rental market and know how to price out and market your apartment effectively. You’re an Investor in Multiple Properties Owning multiple properties ...
SEATTLE, March 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- More than three million renters say they are at risk of losing their homes with the federal eviction moratorium set to expire this week, but a new Zillow analysis shows the number of households evicted could be as low as 130,000, depending on ...