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Being a First-Time Landlord: What to Know Before You Rent Out a Property
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Being a First-Time Landlord: What to Know Before You Rent Out a Property

By Real Estate Editorial Team · 8 min read
Renting & Landlords Common Myths About Renting That Trip Up Both Tenants and Landlords

Common Myths About Renting That Trip Up Both Tenants and Landlords

Verbal agreements always hold up. Landlords can enter anytime for repairs. These and other widely believed claims often …

Real Estate Editorial Team · 6 min
Renting & Landlords How Eviction Actually Works: A Step-by-Step Overview of the Legal Process

How Eviction Actually Works: A Step-by-Step Overview of the Legal Process

Eviction is a formal legal process with required notices, court hearings, and timelines. Here's what it typically involv…

Real Estate Editorial Team · 6 min
Renting & Landlords Landlord Entry Rights: When Can a Landlord Legally Enter Your Home?

Landlord Entry Rights: When Can a Landlord Legally Enter Your Home?

Most states require advance notice before a landlord enters a rental unit. Learn what the law generally requires and whe…

Real Estate Editorial Team · 7 min
Renting & Landlords Month-to-Month Lease vs. Fixed-Term Lease: What Changes for Renters and Landlords

Month-to-Month Lease vs. Fixed-Term Lease: What Changes for Renters and Landlords

Month-to-month and fixed-term leases each come with trade-offs in flexibility, stability, and legal obligations. Here's …

Real Estate Editorial Team · 7 min
Renting & Landlords Moving Into a Rental: What to Document Before You Unpack

Moving Into a Rental: What to Document Before You Unpack

A thorough move-in inspection protects your security deposit. Use this checklist to document a rental unit's condition b…

Real Estate Editorial Team · 6 min
Renting & Landlords Rent Increases: What Landlords Can Do and What Tenants Can Push Back On

Rent Increases: What Landlords Can Do and What Tenants Can Push Back On

Rent increases are governed by lease terms, local law, and in some places rent control rules. Here's how the process wor…

Real Estate Editorial Team · 8 min
Renting & Landlords Renting vs. Buying a Home: Understanding the Real Trade-Offs

Renting vs. Buying a Home: Understanding the Real Trade-Offs

The rent-vs-buy decision involves more than monthly payments. This overview covers equity, flexibility, costs, and finan…

Real Estate Editorial Team · 6 min
Renting & Landlords Screening Tenants Fairly: A Landlord's Guide to Consistent, Legal Evaluation

Screening Tenants Fairly: A Landlord's Guide to Consistent, Legal Evaluation

Fair Housing laws limit how landlords can screen applicants. Learn which criteria are lawful, how to apply them consiste…

Real Estate Editorial Team · 6 min
Renting & Landlords Security Deposits: The Rules Landlords Must Follow and What Tenants Can Expect Back

Security Deposits: The Rules Landlords Must Follow and What Tenants Can Expect Back

Security deposit laws vary by state, but common rules govern how much can be charged, how funds must be held, and when i…

Real Estate Editorial Team · 7 min
Renting & Landlords Subletting a Rental Unit: Permissions, Risks, and What Your Lease Likely Says

Subletting a Rental Unit: Permissions, Risks, and What Your Lease Likely Says

Subletting without landlord approval can end a tenancy. Here's what leases typically allow, what to disclose, and how to…

Real Estate Editorial Team · 7 min
Renting & Landlords Tenant Rights Most Renters Don't Know They Have

Tenant Rights Most Renters Don't Know They Have

From habitability standards to retaliation protections, many renters are unaware of rights that apply to them by law. He…

Real Estate Editorial Team · 5 min
Renting & Landlords What Landlords Are Responsible for Repairing (And What Falls on the Tenant)

What Landlords Are Responsible for Repairing (And What Falls on the Tenant)

Responsibility for repairs depends on the lease, local law, and who caused the problem. Here's how courts and statutes g…

Real Estate Editorial Team · 5 min
Renting & Landlords What a Lease Agreement Actually Says (And Why Every Clause Matters)

What a Lease Agreement Actually Says (And Why Every Clause Matters)

Lease agreements are full of legal language that shapes your rights. Here's what key clauses mean and why you shouldn't …

Real Estate Editorial Team · 7 min
Renting & Landlords Why Renters Lose Security Deposit Disputes (And How to Avoid Being One of Them)

Why Renters Lose Security Deposit Disputes (And How to Avoid Being One of Them)

Poor documentation, late objections, and misunderstood lease terms are the most common reasons tenants lose deposit clai…

Real Estate Editorial Team · 5 min

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