Just like any type of real estate deal, you need to be aware of the downfalls that go along with a rent to own property...

"It happened again I got my combined gas-and-electric bill and had absolutely no idea how it could possibly cost so much...

To be honest with you, I don't see why more Gringos in Guanajuato aren't getting ripped off when trying to rent, or God forbid, buy a house on their own...

Investing in real estate can be a great idea, but if you invest in rental property then it is a good idea to have a general idea of the law and what your responsibilities, as well as your rights, are as a landlord...

Many people invest in rental property with the expectation of having an income every month However, being a landlord is about more than just collecting money every month...

There’s 3 ways a tenant can terminate their legal obligations to the lease during its term: (1) You can terminate due to legal misconduct on behalf of the landlord (2) When the landlord legally replaces you with new tenants (3) And by an agreement with the landlord and the tenant An example of legal misconduct would be if the landlord does not maintain the premises it could be considered as legal misconduct...

Owning a home is a great dream, for some but it does come with a lot of responsibility When something goes wrong on a rental property, you may be inconvenienced, but it’s not up to you to fix it...

If you are a tenant and you assign your house lease to somebody else (a “third party”), your assignment of your lease contract does not relieve you of your obligations to the original landlord...

If you're a landlord, what risk of liability could you face for "latent defects" (dangerous conditions that are hidden or not obvious)on your property...

DISCLAIMER: The following is intended for reference purposes only and not as legal advice Unfortunately, this article is far too short to do justice to this important topic...

Disclaimer: The following is intended for reference only and not as legal advice A tenant may be entitled to reduce his rent or even withhold it altogether under limited circumstances: (1) The landlord fails to meet his duty to repair the premises Not all duties of repair fall on the landlord; some of them may fall on the tenant depending on local law and the terms of the lease...

Often a rental agreement is called a lease, especially if your renting real estate or immovable property such as building...

Is your landlord taking advantage of you Don’t let it continue; take action...

Roommates can be both a blessing and a nightmare On one hand, they can offer companionship and financial offloading, but on the other, they can be a social and financial nightmare...

You’ve been served an eviction notice, what should you do The state that you are currently residing in is a major factor...

As landlords know, there’s a huge demand for small self-contain units, especially in University towns...

Becoming a successful landlord is within your reach if you know what you are doing If you get all of the information you need before you start, and then move forward from there you should not run into any problems...

It can be easy to think that it will all be easy as a landlord, but if you are prepared for problems, this can help you avoid them...

Getting a good education as Landlord will help to lay solid founations for you Since the real estate industry has become so popular, the amount of information available on it has also been on the rise...

Are you thinking about becoming a landlord If so, you are not alone...

Do you know what you need in order to become a landlord If not, you will never be able to get started in this business...

There are some great advantages when you are a section 8 landlord: Do you want to become a section 8 landlord...

Receiving payments from your tenants is one of the most important things affecting you as a landlord...

There are many responsibilities that you need to become familiar with to be a good landlord The fact of the matter is that becoming a landlord can be a lot of fun, while also affording you the ability to make tons of money...

In three religions Judaism, Christianity and Islam, we are asked to respect our neighbors, but what happens when your new neighbor turns out to be the biggest nuisance to arrive in your neighborhood...

Trying to completely cover the leasing process in a few paragraphs would be understating its importance...

If you are contemplating a move to a new apartment, be sure you know your rights and obligations before you sign a lease...

Renters are often in a quandary as to whether it makes sense to continue renting or buy a home Buying a home makes more sense, particularly when taking a long-term view...

Whether you're renting for three months or three years; these rules apply to anyone wanting to be a responsible renter...

Landlord - Tenant Common Sense When choosing the perfect roommate, whether you are the tenant or the landlord, a little common sense and due diligence should be a pre-requisite before making your decision...