May 13th 2013 3:54PM
Most renters find landlords to be a mixed blessing: great when they take care of clogged drains or leaky ceilings, abysmal when they don't. If you live in a multi-unit dwelling, your landlord will have to comply with certain regulations outlined in each state's tenants' rights code. These will include rights such as... Continue Reading »
Apr 29th 2013 6:15PM
Despite the fact that the overwhelming majority of renters have pets, the hassle of trying to find a pet-friendly building doesn't have tenants purring. According to a new Apartments.com survey, 75 percent of renters said they own pets (mainly cats and dogs), which is a significant spike from only 43 percent who said so... Continue Reading »
Apr 18th 2013 2:45PM
A landlord in Chevy Chase, Md., has pleaded guilty to spying on female tenants living in his suburban home and watching them have sex. Dennis Alan Van Dusen, 64, stuck hidden cameras inside smoke detectors in the home to record his tenants' intimate moments with their boyfriends and also filmed them through windows, NBC... Continue Reading »
May 2nd 2012 3:34PM
Alarmed by the conditions in illegal rental housing that are putting tenants, as well as firefighters, at risk, a county in upstate New York has turned a task force on the problem. In Rockland County, municipal lawmakers, firefighters and health department employees have joined together in an effort to impose strict fines... Continue Reading »
May 20th 2011 12:05PM
For the thousands of families affected by foreclosure, finding a new home can prove difficult and time-consuming. Many landlords require credit checks for tenants, which can seriously limit your options after defaulting on a mortgage. For those unlucky enough to fall in this transient category, Lynnette Khalfani-Cox from... Continue Reading »
