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Landlord Liability for Criminal Acts of Tenants
In addition to being liable for the criminal acts of strangers/non-tenants, a landlord usually has a duty to protect the neighborhood of the rental property from the criminal acts of his/her tenants. Most
Read More »FAQ — Landlord Responsibilities: Criminal Activities
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding landlord responsibilities when it comes to protecting their tenants from criminals and other tenants. What responsibilities does a landlord have for
Read More »Landlord-tenant dispute in Prince’s Bay ends in bloodshed, arrest
An argument over the rent in Prince’s Bay ended up with a tenant slashing the back of his landlord’s head Saturday afternoon, police allege. Salvatore Cuomo, 38, is accused of slicing his landlord with a
Read More »Rental forum: Drug test for tenants may not fly
Q. A prospective tenant would like to rent a cottage on our property. The cottage shares the same entry from the main road, but because it is some distance from the main house, we
Read More »Tenant Verification to Reduce Rental Issues
Tenant verification screening is one of the most critical steps for each and every landlord and property management company to attempt. Screening an applicant is the foremost way to determine if they may be
Read More »Tauranga’s ‘tenants from hell’
Urine on the carpets, holes in the walls and rubbish rotting in the lounge. They've been described as tenants "from beyond hell", but Tauranga landlords and property managers say they are often at a loss
Read More »Man admits attack on girlfriend, landlord
A 20-year-old Billings man who attacked his girlfriend and stabbed his landlord when he tried to intervene admitted to charges Friday in District Court. Dustin Greg Kaufman appeared before Judge Ingrid Gustafson and pleaded guilty
Read More »The Importance of Doing a Tenant Background Check
In the real estate and rental industry, disputes also happen. The number one problem faced by landlords is irresponsible tenants including non-paying tenants as well as disruptive ones. The best way for landlords to avoid
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