For property renters, there may come a time when you want to end your tenancy before the end of your lease. You may have a family emergency, need to relocate for a new job, or find your living situation no longer suitable. Although leases usually last for a set term and require a certain notice […]
When a debt owed on a house has not been paid, the lender or mortgage holder can initiate a foreclosure. A foreclosure is the legal mechanism used by creditors to repossess the property so that it can be sold and the debt owed on the home can be repaid. Creditors can foreclose a property anytime […]
A landlord may apply the security deposit to their actual lose from a tenant violating their rental agreement. The details for when a landlord can withhold a security deposit should be stated in the rental agreement. There are a couple situations where a landlord may keep a tenant’s security deposit. The first is when there […]
Are you a month-to-month tenant renting a home that is in a pre-foreclosure and wondering what will happen next? Although these answers are generally more accurate when looking directly at your case, here are some of the basic facts that can hopefully paint you a clearer picture of the next steps. First off, one of […]
If you are a tenant and wondering what the start date is for the 30-day window for when your landlord must return the security deposit or claim letter to you, the answer is simple. The 30-day window begins the day you move out of your apartment. That means that from that day, the landlord has […]