Tenants Rights

There are many reasons you might want to break a house lease. Maybe you've found a new job out of the area, found a better home or can no longer afford the lease payments.You may want to break the lease because the landlord has failed to keep the property habitable or has failed to uphold his part of the lease agreement. It is easier... more »

Being a landlord in Ontario, Canada, seems like a simple job: Find a property you like. Purchase it, fix it up, and get ready to make easy money off your renters! Not so fast: There are some things you need to know before you can become a landlord in Ontario. This article will help you. more »

Legal rights of renters during property foreclosure are determined by the terms of state law, any lease or rental agreement in effect and the requirements of the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009. Tenants' rights to return of deposits and a habitable residence remain in effect during foreclosure but as a practical matter... more »

Eviction is the most common term for a landlord's repossession of a domicile from a tenant. If the eviction is effectuated through a lawsuit for unlawful detainer, it is likely to be called summary possession. The bottom line in any case is that the landlord takes possession of a property and forces a tenant to vacate. The laws... more »

When landlords and tenants sign leases, they are legally agreeing to the terms listed in the lease. If any of the terms are violated, the landlord and tenant have the right to take legal action. A tenant may not skip out on paying rent, just as a landlord may not raise the rent at will, unless these specifics are stated in the lease... more »