The potential dangers of toxic mold have received lots of attention, and there is still much controversy about the extent of those dangers. Most state...

Landlords in every state may collect a security deposit from new tenants, but all states require that every security deposit is refundable at the end...

Writing an eye-catching rental ad can be a challenging task, especially when it comes to avoiding vague or over-used adjectives. At any given moment, a...

Mold can be a serious problem—it can cause health issues, it can be difficult to detect, and it can be expensive to remove. Although not...

Renting to roommate tenants, or “co-tenant renters” can be more challenging than renting to a single tenant or family. Renting to multiple, unrelated tenants raises...

Noise issues are among the most common tenant complaints to landlords. Generally, soundproofing an apartment is not required in building codes, but tenants do have...

Having multiple qualified applicants vying for a rental unit is great, but it can also be a trap for the unwary. The Fair Housing Act...

Most landlords are aware they could be liable for injuries and damages resulting from unsafe conditions on their property. Typical examples include a tenant slipping...

Receiving late rent payments from tenants can be frustrating, especially when it happens month after month. Despite promising to pay rent by a certain date,...

When determining a fair market rent for a property, one useful resource is the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The agency typically...