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Why would landlords and tenants work together like a Yin-Yang
"marriage"? You both are generously doing your part to keep
each other happy and not disturb the quiet enjoyment of the
premises. Landlords should provide the best condition of the
property with a minimum profit, and tenants should pay the
maximum rent for occupying a nice property.
In fact, some tenant-landlord relationships didn't fit above
description - but we've all talking about stories of the exceptions.
And laws that protect both parties have become so clear but
so complex in every State, that understanding the rights can
be like herding fleas. Since landlord-tenant law varies by
state, and landords always have their lease formats and terms
of lease, tenants must know the rights - preferably before
you even sign any rental agreement or lease. Understanding
your state law and the terms of your lease, and preparing
for a headache are your best guarantees against future problems.
The Fair Housing Act makes it illegal to deny a tenant owing
to race, color, sex, religion, disability, family status,
or national origin.
Question: What is the
renter's basic rights?
Answer: Residential
rental units should be habitable and free of toxic materials;
Repairing clauses must be clear; Security deposits
may be limited to certain amount; Long term lease may
require landlords to search for new tenants as soon as possible
rather than charging the tenant for the full duration of the
lease in case of lease termination; Right to break
your lease if the clauses are on the agreement; Prior
notice (usually 24 hours) before reasonable entering your
premises by landlord or its agent; Damage or security
deposits are not deductible for "normal wear and tear"; Most
States require landlords to return refundable portions of
a security deposit within 15 to 30 days after the tenant has
vacated the properties, even in the case of eviction; Landlords
usually can't legally seize a tenant's property for nonpayment
of rent or any other reason, except in the case of abandonment
as defined by law; Landlord cannot legally change the
locks without notice or good reason, shut off (or cause to
have shut off) any utilities, or evict the renter without
notice which requires a appropriate court order; When
landlord makes tenant's life so miserable that it forces the
tenant to move, it may be considered "constructive eviction"
which may lead to a legal action by tenant; Landlords
are legally prohibited from evicting tenants as retaliation
measures for action the tenant takes related to a landlord
violation; Illegal provisions in the lease are usually
not enforceable in court; Some States believe it is
illegal for a lease to stipulate that the tenant is responsible
for the landlord's attorney fees in case of a court dispute.
Question: I want to be
a landlord, but I don't know how to collect money from some
tough tenant?
Answer: Bring you or your
tenant to the court.
Question: How could I
cover my expense as a landlord?
Answer: The more you manage,
the less you pay.
Question: I was confused
by the Federal or State fair housing law, may I ignore it?
Answer: You could, but I won't.
Question: How could I
satisfy my tenants?
Answer: Treat them like queen
if you treat you like a king.
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for me from HouseCenter.Com?
Answer: Yes!
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