Steps in an Eviction

Steps in an Eviction

Most laws and regulations governing the landlord-tenant relationship exist at the state and local levels. When it comes to evictions, the process can vary between court jurisdictions. If you need to remove a tenant, be sure to research your local procedures. It may...
How Does Eviction Work?

How Does Eviction Work?

The dictionary defines eviction as “the action of expelling someone, especially a tenant, from a property.” For a landlord, the eviction process can seem overwhelming, and while many landlords would prefer to find a resolution to a tenant issue, there are times when...
Landlord Rights

Landlord Rights

Landlord rights tend to focus on receipt of timely and complete payments, access to the property, property conditions, protection from criminal activity, and eviction. Regulations Regulations around landlord access to rented property vary state to state. Be sure you...
Tenant Rights

Tenant Rights

Tenant rights primarily address discrimination, credit, rent increases, access to the property, and the condition of the property. The Federal Fair Housing Act The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits landlords from discriminating on the basis of race or color,...