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How do I Evict a Roommate That Is Not Paying Rent?
Chances are that no matter how perfect the match seems to be, you've encountered problems with your roommate. Evicting a roommate is tough, especially if he's your friend, but sometimes he simply has to go.
What is the Difference Between a Rental Agreement & a Lease Agreement?
While the terms rental agreement and lease agreement are sometimes used interchangeably, they cam actually refer to two types of rental contracts with very different terms.
How to Evict a Tenant in Texas Without a Lease
A gun-slinging "don't mess with Texas" mentality may get someone out of your property, but it might also get you in trouble with the law. Despite what some may believe, a non-leasing tenant facing the threat of eviction isn't defenseless. Advocates at the Austin Tenants' Council plainly sa
Renter's Rights: Multiyear Lease
Most leases are for a period of up to one year. Renters have specific rights with all leases, but can have added protection when signing a lease that spans multiple years.
What Happens When Creditors Put a Lien on Your Home?
If a creditor, or collection agency, cannot compel you to bring your account current through letters and telephone calls, and it believes that you have available assets to pay your debt, it may decide to sue you for the debt you owe. If you cannot prove that you have already paid the debt, the court
The Difference Between Subrogation & Waiving All Rights
Much of what is considered the American legal system is actually derived from English common law. Subrogation and a waiver of rights are both examples of English common law making its way across the Atlantic. These two distinctly different legal principles are often confused. A waiver of rights req
How to Get a Repo Off Your Record
Having a vehicle repossessed can generate a variety of problems, especially when it comes to having the repossession listed on your credit report. Bad credit can affect your ability to get another car, finance a home and even get a job in certain professions. In some situations, it may be possible t
Michigan Real Estate Lawyers
Real estate refers to land, whether it is used for residential, industrial or commercial purposes. Real estate has become a hot topic in Michigan after the state legislature amended the constitution to prohibit eminent domain seizures of property from private owners solely for the purpose of transfe
How to Put a Mechanic's Lien on a Vehicle
When a mechanic performs work on a vehicle and the owner fails to pay for the services, the mechanic may hold the vehicle and place a mechanic's lien on it. If the owner fails to pay the bill within a statutory time period then the mechanic may sell the vehicle to satisfy the lien. State law will di
Writ of Eviction Procedures
Termination of TenancyThe writ of eviction procedures of nearly every state require landlords to provide tenants with a "five-day notice" or "termination of tenancy," which states the number of days the landlord must give the tenant before the termination of a lease. The landlord may...
About Lien Holders
A lien holder is an individual, business, government agency or financial institution that files an official claim against real or other property for payment of a debt owed. Any liens against real estate must be recorded in the County Recorder's office before the lien can be enforced. This formal doc
Landlord Tenant Act for Washington State
The legal relationship between landlords and tenants in Washington state is governed, in part, by Washington's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act, which sets forth the rights and responsibilities of each party under state law.
Laws on Termination of Leases
There is more than one way to terminate a lease. The type of lease determines the methods available for termination. Some leases permit automatic termination while others require affirmative steps by the landlord or tenant. The U.S. Constitution also provides a method by which a lease may be termina
How to Stop a Subcontractor From Filing a Public Improvement Lien
Public improvement liens, called "stop notices" in some states, are used by subcontractors who supply materials and services on a public works project, but who have not been paid by the general contractor. The liens are served on the public agency administering the funds for the project and the agen
How to Foreclose on a Deed of Trust
The trust deed is, in most states, the modern equivalent of the mortgage loan. A trust deed gives a lender a security interest in some piece of real estate. The purpose of the deed of trust is to provide a backup plan in case the borrower does not repay the loan. The lender can foreclose on the secu
Steps for Filing an Eviction Notice in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
A landlord can move to evict a tenant from their property for a variety of reasons, including nonpayment of rent. Allegheny County residents are afforded the Pennsylvania laws concerning evictions and are bound to the steps for filing an eviction notice. Failure to adhere to the steps prescribed in
How to Get an Eviction Removed
While the thought of an eviction notice scares most tenants, the notice does not mean the eviction is set in stone. On the contrary, the tenant can take several steps to remove the eviction. How to proceed depends on whether the eviction is legal or illegal and the grounds for the eviction. For exam
Encumbrances And What They Mean To Real Estate
When you decide to purchase a home, you want to ensure everything about the transaction is acceptable. Signing a home contract, only to discover something is structurally wrong with the property is every home buyer's worst nightmare. One often overlooked area where things could go awry in a hom
How to Understand Land Surveys
Land surveys are obtained to make specific determinations about property lines and buildings. While the type of survey obtained will determine the function of the survey, as well as the information contained therein, there are a few common land surveys that are used by commercial and private builder
Rights of the Disabled in an Eviction
Disabled renters are protected from landlords that want to evict them based upon their disability or actions that result from the disability. Disabled tenants can refuse to show landlords medical records or answer questions about their disability before they complete a rental agreement. There are fe