Buy-to-letBeing a landlord has become a more complicated business Nov 14, 2007
This step was taken to avoid disputes between a landlord and tenant. Doing the maths. (BBC News -- UK)
County helps Eastbrooke residents and others in need Nov 8, 2007
"Part of the advocacy we do, for instance, is to negotiate between a landlord and tenant to work out an agreement," she said. People in crisis come to Romey's office seeking assistance for evictions, terminal illness, transportation, Social Security or disability claims, veterans' services and even funeral expenses. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
More of this story Nov 7, 2007
He said the property owner s identification is spelled out in leasing agreements under the Landlord and Tenant Act. In my lease agreement the tenant knows who the landlord is, echoed landlord Chris Dismang. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Skyrocketing rents squeeze tenants Nov 4, 2007
There is nothing illegal about raising the rent that high, said Cheryl Cooper, municipal landlord and tenant adviser. She said she has been receiving calls, but is able only to advise tenants on their rights and help them with options. (Globe and Mail)
Final goodbye for Bob's Big Boy Oct 25, 2007
He represented landlord and tenant in the deal. "The new Taco Bells are big, bold, beautiful buildings with warm colors and double drive-throughs," Olson said. (Fresno Bee)
Sakr: Rural Egypt Oct 10, 2007
In 1992 a new law on agrarian reform provided for major changes in the relations between the landlord and tenants of farming land and allowed a five-year transition, during which land rents would rise from 7 to 22 times the cost of the land tax ... It can also be put down to the complexity of social relations in rural Egypt: a well-entrenched parallel market for rents (in which prices were already high), the client/patron relationship between landlord and tenant farmer, and the presence of... (Zmag.org)
Three ABQ retail brokers make top 10 Sep 21, 2007
He specializes in landlord and tenant representation. Sixteen-year broker Rick Stoes placed No.5 on the list. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Harrison County Traffic Court - August 23 - 29, 2007 Sep 15, 2007
Sgt. Heffernan responded to a civil complaint on Austin Avenue involving a landlord and tenant dispute. 09/01/07 Deputy Killpack arrested Richard Rapp, age 31 of Red Oak, Iowa for 2nd offense OWI after a traffic stop on US #30. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
Proposed rental code gives power to landlords, tenants Aug 9, 2007
"I think the city should reserve the right to do random inspections to verify what (the landlord and tenants) are doing is good," said Rensink ... "There's a glaring problem of the landlord and tenant not being educated on building codes," she said. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Law library still in limbo Aug 6, 2007
But they said patrons' most common questions involve landlord and tenant disputes, divorce and child custody battles, debt collector woes, probate or traffic court questions or people who have chosen to represent themselves in court proceedings. And many are angry or confused. (Florida Today)
Late Payment Charges Cannot be Punitive Jul 30, 2007
The rental agreement published by the California Association of Realtors (CAR) contains the following language in its Late Charge section: "Tenant acknowledges either late payment of Rent or issuance of a returned check may cause Landlord to incur costs and expenses, the exact amounts of which are extremely difficult and impractical to determine." And, also, "Landlord and Tenant agree that these charges [the late fee] represent a fair and reasonable estimate of the costs Landlord may incur by... (RealtyTimes)
Trader Joe's joins in fight: Retailer says it will open Davis store in 2008 Jul 13, 2007
So far, Trader Joe's has stayed out of the fight between University Mall's landlord and tenant, a fight that has kept the specialty foods store from building in its desired location. Davis has long tried to attract a Trader Joe's, and after years of rumors that the store was coming to Davis, in October, it seemed to finally be true. (Davis Enterprise, CA)
6 comment(s) Survey: Strong support for legalizing illegal immigrants among local voters Jun 20, 2007
wrote on Jun 19, 2007 10:38 PM:" The poll shows that a majority of respondents want a Federal ban on landlords renting to illegal immigrants. Renting property is a business. The business relationship between landlord and tenant is a long term relationship lasting for months or years. Asking a landlord to spend a few minutes to verify residency status using something like an I-9 form, much like employers are now required to do, is not a big deal except to the illegal immigrant who is trying to... (North County Times)
Colliers Arnold broker gets ICSC post Jun 20, 2007
Carrick-Warfield joined Colliers Arnold in 2003 and specializes in landlord and tenant operations in Central Florida. She also is the second person in the state to achieve all three industry designations of senior certified shopping center manager, senior certified shopping center marketing director and certified leasing specialist. (Orlando Business Journal)
Pre-War Property Hits Big Jun 19, 2007
HE New York Magazine Building, which won't be the New York Magazine Building for long, has just sold for slightly more than 313 million. The deal is worth about 660 a square foot. (New York Post -- Business)
so landlords are police now? you have to be able to spot fake residency papers or IDs? do you ask all renters, whatever they look like, for papers? what about people walking down the street? "Present your papers". Sounds American doesn't it? More... Jun 14, 2007
Federal Rental Ban wrote on Jun 13, 2007 5:41 PM:" Renting property is a business. The business relationship between landlord and tenant is a long term relationship lasting for months or years. Asking a landlord to spend a few minutes to verify residency status using something like an I-9 form, much like employers are now required to do, is not a big deal except to the illegal immigrant who is trying to blend into the existing community undetected. For the last 20 years, I have had to provide... (North County Times)
Mobile park's dog-walking ban may not be valid Jun 4, 2007
When the landlord and tenant are faced with the prospect of both being equally innocent for a loss, can you guess who a judge will probably side with. Yes, although it seems unfair, it will probably be the tenant since they do not own the property and you are more able to maintain the property and cover losses. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Legal-aid lawyers protest proposed eviction rule May 30, 2007
"A significant number of our clients are disabled, which means that they have difficulties getting transportation to our office. "Requiring the client to sign an affidavit will mean that in some cases the attorney will have to abandon other work in order to go to the client's home in order to get the affidavit signed," he added. Pels, whose organization is based at 999 Asylum Ave. in Hartford, also said an affidavit shouldn't always be required from the tenant because the landlords' affidavits... (Journal Inquirer, CT)
Our readers speak May 25, 2007
The most relevant contract in this case is the rental agreement (a written promise) between the landlord and tenant ... Since both the landlord and tenant agree in writing, and have the right to contract, then the rental agreement will dictate the rules on smoking in the apartment ... Though it s important to realize that since both landlord and tenant have a right to contract, they could agree to forbid the consumption of broccoli on the property. (Montana Standard, MT)
Accredited Standards Set For Homeownership Degree May 11, 2007
They can learn the pros and cons of homeownership; how to shop for a home; how to budget, set financial goals and use credit wisely; debt management; how to read, use and adjust credit reports and scores; how to navigate the mortgage maze to shop for and choose a home loan; how to choose a neighborhood; how to read a purchase contract; how to navigate escrow and how to save energy and money as well as obtain information on homeownership costs, taxes, retirement savings, insurance, home... (RealtyTimes)
Lawmakers OK Double Of Renters' Penalty May 2, 2007
" Many will, though, and landlords will be able to decline renting units to people who refuse to agree. Rep. Matthew Meadows, a Fort Lauderdale Democrat who was one of the 14 House members voting against the measure, said the "double rent bill" is a bad idea, particularly for less affluent tenants who already have trouble paying the rent. "It's a double whammy on the renters," he said. "With our affordable housing crisis, we should be looking to give renters a break. This just places another... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Buy-to-let home owners to double Apr 26, 2007
The modern revival of private landlordism started 10 years ago, when changes in landlord and tenant law gave landlords absolute certainty that they could regain possession of properties they had let out. Industry figures show that the number of buy-to-let mortgages have soared over the past decade. (BBC News -- UK)
Event Offers Advice for Landlords Apr 15, 2007
The expo hosted five different workshops covering topics like evictions and landlord and tenant rights. The workshops also provided important information on how to better manage a property, saving time and money. (R News)
Hope for tenants Apr 14, 2007
The law courts are presently flooded with numerous Landlord and tenant cases. The Rent Control office has become congested with complaints and respondents who are all aggrieved about one problem or another relating to accommodation. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Charm has its price Apr 10, 2007
"Everybody's getting bogged down in what's really a legal issue between the landlord and tenant," she said. She said the activists' effort reminds her of a campaign that sprang up when Blockbuster and Rite Aid arrived in the mid-1990s and local stores that sold drugs and videos were threatened and soon vanished. (Los Angeles Times)
Support grows for smoke-free apartments Mar 27, 2007
A number of complaints have also been made to Ontario's Landlord and Tenant Board, where some residents have sought to have landlords evict smokers using legal provisions normally applied against those who create nuisances. The finding of widespread health concern over smoking in multiunit homes doesn't come as a surprise to Adrianne Schutt, a Peterborough resident who lives in a small apartment building and has recently been bothered by smoke from neighbours. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Couple defies building plan Mar 1, 2007
Then, the lines of communication between landlord and tenant cooled. 1. (Albany Times Union)
Can Half Moon Bay break the chain stores? Feb 15, 2007
Councilman John Muller was similarly motivated and asked if city staff could get involved in mediation between the landlord and tenant involved in the coffee shop dispute. For the moment, however, city officials say there is little they can do to intervene. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Repair and Deduct Laws Give Tenants Options Feb 9, 2007
The lease stipulates how the landlord and tenant are going to carry on their relationship. There are paragraphs for lease term, late payment and returned checks, failure to pay rent, appointment of resident agent by nonresident landlord even a paragraph on truthfulness of the rental application (which is a separate document from the lease). (RealtyTimes)
Sheriff faces budget cuts Feb 9, 2007
Ho by Todd E. Swenson Klamath County Sheriff Tim Evinger, on the phone, works a dispute between a landlord and tenant in August. The department would lose its graveyard shift under cuts being considered to balance the county budget. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Deatsville man faces murder charges Jan 27, 2007
Problems had existed between the landlord and tenant during the past over an eviction, but it is unclear at this time if this came into play during this incident, Lowery stated. This may have been a case of domestic violence turning into a murder, Franklin said. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Landlord ignoring women’s safety Jan 12, 2007
Victor B. Hines wrote on January 11, 2007 4:18 PM:"Common Sense can make up a lot for landlord and tenant slouching.". Heather B wrote on January 11, 2007 4:07 PM:"Now that's action.". (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
City forbids 'yard parking' Jan 11, 2007
The city voted to adopt the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act which, according to local building official and Chief Code Enforcement Officer Jeff Tennill, spells out the obligations of both renters and landlords and what is expected of them concerning maintenance, upkeep and other similar issues. Tennill also said the act puts into writing items like lease terms and eviction notices, since some renters are not aware of different avenues of recourse that may be available in case a... (Shelbyille Sentinel-News, KY)
