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Richland rape victim fights for tenants’ rights
Three years after being brutally beaten and raped in her south Richland apartment, Dana Widrig is taking on a new fight to protect other tenants statewide. Widrig lived alone in a two-bedroom apartment at The
Read More »HRE WOMAN ARRESTED FOR FALSE RAPE CLAIM AGAINST LANDLORD
A 32-year-old Harare woman has been arrested after making a false report that she had been raped by her landlord. But Michelle Van Rooyen of No. 31 Sherlin Crescent, Queensdale had consented to having sex
Read More »Tenant attacks landlady, runs off with gold chain
Inspite of daily protest and rallies against rape, torture and harassment of women, atrocities towards them are on the rise in Bikaner and surrounding areas. Late on Tuesday night, a former tenant attacked on his
Read More »Landlords Face New Laws, Trends in 2013
As 2012 rolls to an end, it’s time to look forward and anticipate some of the new laws and trends that can affect landlords in 2013.
Read More »Allowing Tenants to do Repairs: Good Idea?
In most states, it is the landlord’s responsibility to see that repairs are made within a reasonable time. But have you had tenants offer to make their own repairs? At first, it might seem
Read More »Your Tenant Screening Criteria Missed a Bad Tenant, Now What?
You are a property manager / landlord who thought you did a good job screening your tenants. But now, it is apparent that your screening process was inadequate and you have bad tenants. The
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 »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
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