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A trio of tenants who took their landlord to court to reclaim their apartment security deposits say they finally got their money back days after Gothamist reported on their legal efforts. Former roommates Alice Liao and Numa Briet said they received their $4,400 check, plus $100 interest, on Dec. 17 — a week after Gothamist reported on their experience and more than a year after they moved out of their Greenpoint apartment. Another former tenant of the same building, Azu Roma, left in July 2022 and said she finally received the $2,725 she was owed on Dec. 11, a day after Gothamist’s story was published. “I’m happy to have my money back, though it shouldn’t take all this rigmarole... Read more
A new law was recently signed by Governor Healey in Massachusetts that aims to protect tenants from the negative impact of eviction records. This law, part of the...
More and more owners are filing for evictions in some Sun Belt cities as tenants increasingly struggle to pay rent. Evictions are up by more than 35% compared to...
Lease violation notices are a necessary part of being a landlord. They are a way to communicate to your tenants that they have violated their lease agreement and to give...
When pandemic-era tenant protections expired, rents immediately soared, and eviction filings surged last year more than 50% over pre-pandemic levels in some U.S....
Yes, a landlord can keep a tenant’s deposit for unpaid rent. Unpaid rent can pose a significant issue for both landlords and tenants. However, the specific rules vary by jurisdiction, and tenants have rights that limit the landlord’s ability to do so. It’s crucial for both landlords and tenants to be familiar with local rental laws and lease agreements. When tenants fail to pay the rent they owe, landlords may be left with no choice but to keep the deposit in order to cover the unpaid rent. In such cases, the deposit can be used to compensate for the loss incurred by the landlord due to non-payment of rent. However, it is important to note that the landlord must follow the proper... Read more
In property management, landlords often face the challenge of managing difficult tenants who refuse to leave. While eviction is a potential option, more creative ways...
Rent Collecting Options Cash We recommend against using cash to collect rent. It’s not very secure, and can be lost, stolen, etc. You should also issue a receipt,...
Apartment rent fraud is rapidly emerging as a major concern for property owners and managers in the real estate industry. This deceitful practice involves applicants...
The New York Good Cause Eviction law, enacted on April 20, 2024, significantly affects the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants by limiting evictions,...
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