Recently, California joined the ranks of states like Oregon and New York in enacting a law controlling the maximum amount of rent a landlord may charge a tenant. These laws, commonly known and rent control laws, prevent landlords from raising rents to levels which the state deems unreasonable. Since 1997, restrictions of this kind have …
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Renting out or subleasing a space can be a great way to make a little extra cash, but it can also be a hassle. You’re the one who is ultimately responsible for the space, and yet you’re essentially inviting a stranger to live there for a specified (or sometimes unspecified) amount of time. It’s tricky, …
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Money and personal property are both sources of contention in all sorts of relationships, so it?s no wonder why it can sometimes be difficult to find a landlord/tenant relationship that isn?t fraught with tension. It can be easy for each party to get frustrated with the other, but no matter how strong the temptation for …
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So, you have decided to make the biggest financial decision of your whole life by buying an investment property. However, you have concerns about the legal issues that others have had in recent years. Maybe the property is underwater, or the rental income doesn?t cover all of the expenses associated with the property, or maybe …
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