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Ask Landlord Hank: If Heater Goes Out in My Rental, Should I Give Tenants Credit While Awaiting Repair?

Rental Housing Journal

If the heater goes out in my rental should I give tenants credit while awaiting the repair is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not offering legal advice.

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How to Keep Your Tenants Safe

American Apartment Owners Association

Legal responsibilities of a landlord Warranty of Habitability: Every lease or rental agreement includes an implied warranty of habitability, which means the premises are suitable for human occupancy. Suspicious Activity: Most leases have a provision banning illicit actions inside rental units.

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After a Wildfire: Essential Steps for Property Recovery

Beach Front Property Management

If the policy wording is unclear, consult a local attorney specializing in insurance law. Additionally, a homeowner’s rental unit insurance usually does not cover resident belongings. Homeowners should review their liability insurance coverage with an attorney to ensure they are protected against such claims.

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Rent Control 101: Understanding the Basics

American Apartment Owners Association

Many more rental units are affected by this program and are what most people think of when they consider New York City rent-controlled housing. there are rent control laws that affect some rental units. This can decrease the rental unit value over time. It limits rental housing investments and developments.

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How to Keep Your Tenants Safe

American Apartment Owners Association

Legal responsibilities of a landlord Warranty of Habitability: Every lease or rental agreement includes an implied warranty of habitability, which means the premises are suitable for human occupancy. Suspicious Activity: Most leases have a provision banning illicit actions inside rental units.

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Why and How to Evict a Tenant

American Apartment Owners Association

in a rental unit. Violating community health and safety standards: Letting a rental property get so dirty it attracts rodents or insects, which may make other tenants feel unsafe. All types of rental property owners welcome JOIN AAOA TODAY! The post Why and How to Evict a Tenant appeared first on AAOA.

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Why and How to Evict a Tenant

American Apartment Owners Association

in a rental unit. Violating community health and safety standards: Letting a rental property get so dirty it attracts rodents or insects, which may make other tenants feel unsafe. All types of rental property owners welcome JOIN AAOA TODAY! The post Why and How to Evict a Tenant appeared first on AAOA.

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