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A lease violation or nonpayment of rent can be grounds for eviction, yet a landlord's failure to abide by state eviction laws can be a violation of the tenant's rights. Eviction processes will...

A lease agreement outlines the expectations of both the tenant and the landlord. It is a legally binding agreement, according to LawInfo.com. A lease addendum is used to add a missing stipulation...

Typical residential and commercial lease agreements contain language about "reasonable wear and tear." A tenant is not obligated to compensate a landlord for reasonable wear in a leased property....

The lease signed by a landlord and tenant should cover acts of nature. It defines the landlord's rights, as well as the tenant's. Note, though, that local and state laws may differ. To learn about...

Lease agreements that give tenants a right to remain on property for a certain period of time can survive a foreclosure during the lease term. Month-to-month tenants, however, have the right to...

Living with relatives can provide all parties with an opportunity to save money while providing assistance to family members. Even though living with relatives can seem like an easy alternative to...

If you want to terminate a residential lease agreement with a tenant legally, the law sets forth specific procedures that you must follow. Failure to follow the legal procedures to terminate a...

When tenants do not pay their rent, a landlord can choose to either work out a payment plan with the tenant or decide to evict. When a landlord makes the decision to evict, there are specific...

Every year eviction is a common occurrence between landlords and tenants. The difficult economic challenges have meant that the overall numbers of evictions have risen sharply, with sheriffs...

Landlords use a lease with a tenant to protect their rights and their property. Whenever a breach occurs by a tenant, such as breaking a lease, a landlord can take action against the tenant to...

A joint lease is a rental agreement which has two or more signatories. Often, if there is a dispute or one party wishes to move from the residence early, the party that wants to leave will attempt...

There are many reasons why apartment renters may want to break their lease or end their lease early. For example leasors may have gotten a new job, accepted in to school, or have gotten married. ...

An excellent way to offset costs of land ownership or to make the land more profitable is to lease it for hunting. It is not necessary to involve real estate lawyers to write the lease. Clearly...

Eminent domain is the process through which a governmental unit takes possession of real estate. The governmental unit pays a fair price for the property, which is then put to use for a purpose...

Leasing a home, apartment, appliances or motor vehicle is a great way to be able to use something without having to fully pay for it. The lease agreement should specify the duration of the lease...

People who lease properties for residential use are known as tenants (also known as "lessee"). The owner of the home being leased is called a landlord (also known as "lessor"). Laws for each state...

Eviction is a term best summarized with a trio of frightening words: vacate the premises. In tough economic times, many families are being forced from their homes. Often, landlords are justified...

Businesses of all types make significant investments in the property in which they operate, even if they are leasing the premises. Consequently, people and businesses that lease commercial...

In most states, tenants do not have the right to break a lease except for good cause. Remember, your lease is a binding contract between you and your landlord, and if you wish to break the lease,...

Even when the residential tenant timely serves the statutory notice complaining about the landlord’s failure to maintain the premises, Florida Statute § 83.60 mandates that, in an eviction...

Most landlords, prior to preparing the 3 Day Eviction Notice, realize that it is a good idea to review the residential lease to determine the amount of rent that should be includied in the notice...

One of the best investments a person can make is to own real property. While your property may still fluctuate in value, it is a hard asset that you own, can insure and live in or on. A land lease...

Throughout the United States the laws governing rental agreements in each of the 50 states are relatively uniform. Many states have adopted what is known as the Uniform Residential Landlord and...

Eviction is an all too common occurrence among American tenants and landlords. It's very important to keep accurate and detailed records of rent payments, complaints and lease agreements.

The state of Georgia does not interfere with the affairs of landlords and tenants, but landlords and tenants can take the matters to court. According to the Georgia Department of Community...

There are many landlord now renting real estate that seem to believe that their only obligation in the landlord tenant relationship is to collect the rent. As a result, such landlords are utterly...

Business tenants have rights to their property that stem from their lease agreement, and state and federal law. State laws vary depending on what state you live in, but most states provide many of...

Before May of 2009, renters of a foreclosed home would typically lose their lease upon foreclosure of the home and be evicted. However, a new federal law was passed in 2009 that allows tenants to...

Renters have legal rights spelled out in their lease or rental agreement, and they also have legal rights provided by state and federal law. Some local governments even provide their own renter...

Mineral rights royalties are payments made by mineral rights producers in exchange for a lease to extract the minerals. Two different types of royalties are in common use. If you plan to lease the...

There is more than one way to terminate a lease. The type of lease determines the methods available for termination. Some leases permit automatic termination while others require affirmative steps...

Living in an apartment or rental home that lacks wheelchair accessibility affects people with permanent or even temporary disabilities. Although it is easy to foresee a lack of wheelchair access...

Whether you are a landowner seeking to rent your property out to a tenant or a tenant looking to rent a parcel of property, there are things you should understand about California Landlord-Tenant...

Many renters face eviction every year. For anybody that can be an aggravating and confusing process, made all the worse by a lack of information about what a tenant's rights eviction rights are....

An eviction is a legal process requiring an order from a court. In Maryland, a landlord may not evict a tenant simply by posting a notice on the door demanding that the tenant immediately vacate...

Millions of American's rent their home. In most cases this is a simple and beneficial relationship and one way for anybody to assure that this relationship remains smooth is to understand what a...

If you decide to sell a rental property you must be aware of the rights of your current tenants. If you have a legal and binding contract, you have to be careful to follow the law when you sell...

Rental leases serve as legally binding contracts. A lease agreement can involve apartments, short-term car rentals, car leases, or property such as recording equipment. You should read and...

Landlord rights of eviction have evolved because of a need to protect property, investment and business. These rights are to protect the landlord against liability and physical damage to the...

Millions of Americans do not own their own home, but rent from somebody else. Despite the fact that so many are renters, few may be aware of a tenant's rights and obligations. Having some...

Prior to Spring 2009, tenants often lost their leases after foreclosure on a rental property. Many states had laws that were favorable to the mortgage holder and a foreclosure essentially wiped...

A landlord must give the tenant a "notice to quit" the residence by a certain date. If the tenant fails to comply, the eviction process starts with a "summons and complaint" that requires the...

Millions of American's rent their home and every year many of those homes go through a change of ownership. This change can be stressful tenant, especially one unsure what effect this change of...

If there are minerals such as coal, oil or natural gas beneath your property, you may be approached by a company wishing to purchase or lease the right to extract these minerals. Be very careful...

When one is renting a home, it is important to know one's rights. Begin by reading your lease carefully, and asking for clarification on anything you don't understand. Make sure that all...

If you own the rights to the minerals underneath your property--which is almost certain--you may be approached by a company wishing to extract coal, oil, natural gas or other resources from your...

If you live in the United States or another common law country and the title deed to your real estate states that your property is held in "fee simple" (the most common form of real estate...

If deposits of valuable minerals such as coal, oil or natural gas are located underneath your property, you may be approached by a commercial extraction company with an offer to lease your...

If you reside on a piece of property that you do not have legal title rights to and pay steady rent to a person or entity in order to continue to reside there, chances are, you are a tenant....

Millions of American's are renters, but few understand the circumstances surrounding when and why they can be evicted. Individual situations are determined by the terms of the lease signed by the...