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The Right to Be Safe From Crime
Generally, the law requires a person to protect another person from crime if a "special relationship" exists between them. In some states, a residential lease creates a special relationship between a landlord and tenant.
Read More »Flesh trade goes on as cops fail to verify tenants
Most of the recently-busted flesh trade rackets in Panchkula were being run from residential areas and the modus operandi is the same in every case, to take a house on rent and use it
Read More »Calgary landlords fed up with bad tenants
A Calgary landlord says she feels she's been cheated, and a Calgary judge agrees with her. Gita Gopal now has to collect on the money she's owed, but it's not going to be easy.
Read More »When a tenant breaks a lease
Having a tenant break a lease can be a stressful experience. But by writing your lease agreement carefully, you may be able to head off some problems before they ever arise. Breaking the lease usually
Read More »Landlord-tenant dispute turns deadly in Kerrville
A Kerrville man who admitted fatally shooting his landlord in a dispute Wednesday night has been charged with murder, Kerrville Police Sgt. Mary Krebs said Thursday. She said David Hanna, 57, called police at 8:30
Read More »How to Screen Tenants
Selecting the right tenant is crucial to making a profit with your rental property. Poorly screened tenants are more likely to leave you without full payment and with hefty rehab costs. However screening tenants
Read More »Landlords: Check would-be tenants
landlords are urged to protect themselves by thoroughly considering the financial background and affordability of prospective tenants.
Read More »Rules for tenants when you are a landlord
Outline of basic rules you should settle with your tenants before they move in: Being a real estate guru or a property manager is not all that it seems. Sure you get extra income but
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