Beware of inspection advice in snow country
After major storm damages roof, buyer finds insurers won't cover replacement
by Barry Stone Oct 23
Bringing long-term tenants up to market rents
In areas without rent control, good business sense comes first
by Robert Griswold Sep 20
Disputing unfair move-out charges
Can landlord demand payment for 'missing' cabinet door that never existed?
by Robert Griswold Sep 6
Security deposit interest could be substantial upon move-out
Rent it Right
by Janet Portman Aug 10
Use cleaning deposit as last month's rent?
Landlords, think twice before allowing this
by Robert Griswold Jun 28
Rules for disposing of tenant possessions
Rent it Right
by Janet Portman May 24
When do late-payment fees become 'excessive'?
Tenants shocked by bill nearly equal to monthly rent
by Robert Griswold May 17
Taking on roommate comes with risk
How to terminate a tenancy that's turned hostile
by Robert Griswold Apr 19
Depreciation recapture on gifted real estate
Must giftee pay IRS when property is later sold?
by Benny Kass Mar 27
Lease-option contracts come with risk
If landlord defaults on mortgage, what happens to buyer's deposit?
by Benny Kass Mar 13
Dispute non-itemized security deposit deductions
Landlord's vague explanation could be red flag
by Robert Griswold Mar 9
Rules of increasing security deposit midlease
Rent it Right
by Janet Portman Dec 28
Vacation rental's deposit rule crosses the line
Rent it Right
by Janet Portman Dec 15
3 steps to get deposit back after move-out
Rent it Right
by Janet Portman Dec 1
Must landlord maintain smoke detectors?
Some jurisdictions may require a collaborative effort
by Robert Griswold Nov 17