Written
Agreements
A
residential lease is often a written agreement that defines the rights and
duties of both the landlord and the tenant.
Keep in mind that a lease is a legal contract in which both parties
promise to do things for one another. This
contract obligates the landlord just as much as the tenant and the landlord can
be taken to court if he does not abide by the lease terms. So read your lease carefully.
And always ask yourself: "Which rules and regulations bind me and
which rules and regulations bind my landlord.
Where
To Get Legal Or Government Assistance
(Consumer-SOS)
http://www.mrlandlord.com/html/frametop_frametop.html
(In 48 States, Not HI or MI)
This site has select laws from each state on security deposits, evictions and
landlord laws, but it's not consumer friendly. Their "landlord Laws
sections may have stuff on notice to end tenancy and other stuff tenants should
know.
Verbal
Agreements
Whenever
there's no written lease, you
have a verbal rental agreement.
In
most cases, verbal and written agreements are equally valid and equally binding. This means you or the landlord can sue if the other
party violates the agreement.
But there are major differences too. Many states have special laws that apply exclusively to verbal contracts. Everyone should know for example, how much time you or the landlord must give before moving out.
Where
To Get Legal Or Government Assistance
(Consumer-SOS)
http://www.mrlandlord.com/html/frametop_frametop.html
(In 48 States, Not HI or MI)
This site has select laws from each state on security deposits, evictions and
landlord laws, but it's not consumer friendly. Their "landlord Laws
sections may have stuff on notice to end tenancy and other stuff tenants should
know.
Roommates & You
Very well organized discussion of issues in selecting and living with a roommate from paying the rent, to quiet hours, to where you'll leave phone messages.
The Talk All Roommates Must Have
Learn the essential things you need to ask someone before you decide to room
with them. Very Good!!!!
Reverse
Lookups-Finding The Name & Address When You Only Have The
Phone # (Consumer-SOS)
Strange # on your phone bill? Is it yours or your roommate's doing? Find out who it belongs to.
Choosing A Roommate
Placing ads, roommate services, living with friends, and knowing
what you want are all covered in this article.
Are Roommate Matching Services
Safe?
Article discussing what to look for in a roommate matching
service and how to protect your privacy.
Making Rental Payments
With Roommates
Tips to protect your tenant/credit record when sharing lease
responsibilities with roommates.
Form
Letters And Practical Advice On Dealing With Unruly Roommates
Index
Of Roommate Related Articles
Where To Go For More Help (Consumer-SOS)
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Moving
Out
Security
Deposits (Consumer-SOS)
Uninhabitable Premises/Constructive Eviction (Consumer-SOS)
Landlord's Right To Property Left Behind (Consumer-SOS)
Landlord-Tenant
Statutes
(In 48 States, Not HI or MI)
This site has select laws from each state on security deposits, evictions and
landlord laws, but it's not consumer friendly. Their "landlord Laws
sections may have stuff on notice to end tenancy and other stuff tenants should
know.
Where
To Get Legal Or Government Assistance
(Consumer-SOS)
Government, nonprofit and commercial groups to help you when you're in trouble.
When The Landlord Can Enter Your Apartment (General)
Notice Requirements To Enter Property (Chart For All 50 States)
Where To Go For More
Help
(Consumer-SOS)
Government, nonprofit and commercial groups to help you when you're in trouble.
Where
To Get Legal Or Government Assistance
(Consumer-SOS)
Government, nonprofit and commercial groups to help you when you're in trouble.
Nuisances,
Noise & Neighbors
Contacting Your Neighbors (Consumer-SOS)
Use Internet phone books and reverse lookups to find out who your neighbors are
and contact them. Good to organize a neighborhood watch, or simply have them
turn down the noise.
Uninhabitable Premises/Constructive Eviction (Consumer-SOS)
Dog Bite Law In
All 50 States
Use search box within site to find your state's law.
Where To Get Legal Or Government Assistance
(Consumer-SOS)
Government, nonprofit and commercial groups to help you when you're in trouble.
Noise & Neighbors (General,
mostly for homes)
Find Your
City's Municipal Codes
Learn how your city code treats, garbage, nuisance and safety hazards. If you
can't find your city, follow their links to other code sites that can help you.