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What to Do About a Bad Tenant
Earlier this week, we wrote up a post on bad landlords and what you can do about them as a renter. Because there are just as many bad tenants as there are bad landlords
Read More »Woman beaten to death by tenant in Chennai
A 72-year-old woman was beaten to death by her tenant in Otteri early on Sunday. The victim’s elder sister and domestic help were also attacked by the suspect. They are now recovering in hospital. According
Read More »Is landlord liable for tenant-repairman’s injury?
When I rented the house we live in from the landlord, I agreed to do certain repairs if needed. Recently, a windstorm broke a window, and I said I'd replace it. While removing the
Read More »Eight simple tips to avoid getting a bad tenant …
In reality, 95% of tenants are good tenants, i.e. they pay their rent on time and do not damage the property. Therefore, you only have to avoid the 5% of bad tenants out there.
Read More »Landlords Are Targets of Tenant Tricks
I have fallen for more tenant tricks than I care to admit to! I guess if it is the first time it is used on you, it might be more difficult to recognize as
Read More »Police Log: Tenant Assaults Landlord After He Inquires About Overdue Rent
Woonsocket Police arrested Thomasina Fannings, 33, of 180 Avenue C, apt. 1, Nov. 30 for responding to her landlord's request for back rent by spitting on him and striking him in the face with
Read More »More Good Reasons to Go Smoke-Free in Your Rentals
The trend in rental properties is definitely swinging toward smoke-free. Tenants are demanding it, an landlords are seeing that the liabilityand costs associated with smoking inside rental properties makes it difficult to keep allowing
Read More »Tenant held in Marietta rape
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution A man living at a Marietta apartment complex was charged with raping one of its employees, police said Friday.
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