Many individuals purchase residential real estate as a long-term investment. Others rent property as a temporary housing solution or simply to avoid the costs associated with ownership. When this occurs both landlords and tenants enter into a contract1 known as a residential lease. Below are some answers to a few of the most frequently asked […]
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People who own residential property that they rent out to others have certain duties to their tenants imposed by law. In many cases, landlords can make mistakes that can result in problem tenants or legal liability for failing to meet these legal duties. Four of the more common mistakes made by residential landlords are detailed […]
With so many properties being subject to foreclosure in the past few years, it is not surprising that many tenants have become concerned that their building might be foreclosed upon, leaving them without a home. While eviction of tenants used to be common practice in rental property foreclosures, in 2009, the Obama administration enacted the […]
Many people believe that landlords have all of the power in a landlord-tenant relationship. After all, they have the title to building, have the power to approve or decline certain tenants, hand out the keys, and set out rules for the unit. However, the law does not exclusively protect landlords and provides tenants with protection […]
Since 2008, over five million property owners in the United States have lost ownership of their homes due to the foreclosure crisis. Now, seven years after the initial burst of the housing bubble, many Americans believe that the crisis is over considering foreclosure rates have significantly dropped since 2014.1 However, in 2015, many homeowners are […]
” alt=”Hand With Pen And Eyeglasses Over Eviction Notice” />When a landlord wants to evict a tenant for nonpayment of rent or violations of other terms of the lease agreements, it is understandable that the landlord wants the eviction to happen as quickly as possible so that they can find a new tenant and lose […]
If you are having trouble paying your mortgage, you should discuss your options with an experienced Seattle mortgage attorney as soon as possible. An attorney can help you find solutions to get you back on track or otherwise avoid foreclosure of the property. Additionally, if you are already facing foreclosure, you should immediately contact a […]
When you are selling or renting real estate, there are a variety of state and federal laws with which you must comply. One of the most important laws that applies to real estate transactions is the Fair Housing Act. Specifically, this law prohibits property owners from engaging in unlawful discrimination when dealing with prospective buyers […]
Many people believe that landlords have all the power in an eviction case. However, tenants have certain legal defenses available to them depending on the circumstances of their situation. The following are examples of tenant defenses. An experienced Tacoma eviction lawyer can tell you which ones may apply in your case. Landlord used “self-help” eviction means […]
Many people who experience financial difficulties seek to modify the original terms of their mortgage agreement. Sometimes, a mortgage modification1 may be sought simply to lower a person’s monthly payments. At other times it may be necessary in order to allow a homeowner who is facing foreclosure to keep his or her home. There are […]
