tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89055262024-02-08T09:47:49.643-08:00Landlord and Tenant GuidesFrom the Publisher of Rentlaw.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides. Information and discussions about new laws and guides for dealing with landlords and tenants.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905526.post-87316178194075855252011-04-25T13:57:00.000-07:002011-04-25T14:18:14.600-07:00Tenant Screening for Real Estate Agents<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;">Tenant Screening for Real Estate Agents</span></span><br /><br />Real Estate agents may not have access to a Tenant Screening Service. This is often the case in small offices or in offices that don't do many residential rentals.<br /><br />Real Estate Agents who need to run a tenant credit, criminal history and obtain a credit score on an applicant may simply use the <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">RentLaw</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">.com Tenant Screening Service</span></span> available through<br /><br /><a href="http://rentlaw.mysmartmove.com/">http://rentlaw.mysmartmove.com</a><br /><br />There is NO COST to set up a property you are managing or leasing for the owner.<br /><br />Real estate agents may simply create an account at:<br /><br /><a href="http://rentlaw.mysmartmove.com">http://rentlaw.mysmartmove.com</a><br /><br />You should select the LANDLORD option and create an account.<br /><br />You can setup and manage multiple properties under one account.<br /><br />Once the properties are setup (only takes a few minutes), when an applicant comes in, you may still take a traditional paper application (available here on <a href="http://www.rentlaw.com/forms/rental-application.htm"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">RentLaw</span>.com http://www.rentlaw.com/forms/rental-application.htm</a> ).<br /><br />To use the rentlaw.mysmartmove.com tenant screening service, you will need the applicant's email address.<br /><br />You <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">login</span> to your landlord account, select the property the applicant is applying for and enter in the email address of the applicant.<br /><br />At this time, you will select who will pay for the report - The Landlord or The Tenant.<br /><br />You may want to pay for it as the Landlord, then collect the fee from the tenant. This makes it easier and doesn't delay or scare off the tenant. Only collect an application fee if you are permitted by state law. In most states, you may not charge MORE than what the actual report cost.<br /><br />Tell the applicant they will receive an email that they should open and follow the instructions to complete the tenant screening process.<br /><br />Once they complete and submit their information, you will receive notification along with their score, credit history, criminal history and scoring recommendation.<br /><br />Real estate agents will find this service quick and reliable. RentLaw.mysmartmove.com is powered by the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">TransUnion</span> - a trusted name in the credit history industry.<br /><br />How do we know it works - we are landlords, real estate agents and property managers.<br /><br />Try it. There is no obligation.<br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">RentLaw</span>.com and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">TenantFacts</span>.com Tenant Screening team.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Rentlaw.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides. All information copyright Rentlaw.com.
http://www.rentlaw.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905526.post-37828938569098608642011-04-19T13:04:00.000-07:002011-04-19T13:09:39.583-07:00Security Deposit Guide<span style="font-size:100%;">Note: These are summaries of State Landlord Tenant Security Deposit Laws.<br /><br />Detailed Security Deposit information may be found on RentLaw.com The National Landlord Tenant Guides <a href="http://www.rentlaw.com/securitydeposit.htm">http://www.rentlaw.com/securitydeposit.htm</a> .<br /><br /><br />Note: GUIDELINES typically apply leases of 1 year or more. Each state may have different security deposit laws. Generally "Short Term" agreements do not apply. Short Term may be defined as Seasonal Rental (Winter, Summer, etc), student housing (semester), dormitories, hotels or rooming houses. </span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br />Before you move in, do a walk through (pictures) and note any damages and condition of the rental. The move-in list should be referred to when you leave.<br />When you leave the apartment (or other rental) do a walk through with the owner or property manager. Take pictures and both agree to any damages or to the condition of the rental. See our Normal Wear Tear Guide.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Rentlaw.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides. All information copyright Rentlaw.com.
http://www.rentlaw.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905526.post-4050423779347435072010-09-11T19:54:00.000-07:002010-09-11T20:05:24.615-07:00In September, RentLaw.com announced several new Real Estate related sites including:<br /><br /> - <a href="http://www.smalllandord.com">SmallLandlord.com</a> will be focused on services for the small landlord (1 - 100 units). In addition to the current Tenant Screening Services from rentlaw.mysmartmove.com, SmallLandlord.com will add more forms and features enabling the small landlord to better manage their property - whether it be one unit or 50.<br /><br /> - <a href="http://www.nytenantrights.com">NYTenantRights.com</a> will provide more detail and insight into NY Landlord Tenant Law with more resources for Tenants throughout New York's 62 counties.<br /><br /> - <a href="http://www.tenantinfo.com">TenantInfo.com</a> launches with a greater emphasis on the Tenant. With approximately 35 million tenants in the United States, there are always a few looking for a quick and speedy response to a their question. TenantInfo.com for Landlords will provide additional screening and rent collection services.<br /><br /> - <a href="http://www.tenantfacts.com">TenantFacts.com</a> originally introduced in 2009 will provide additional information for Tenants in a simple and easy to follow format. TenantFacts.com for Landlords will provide additional screening and rent collection services.<br /><br />- <a href="http://NewYorkTenantRights.com">NewYorkTenantRights.com</a> - a simply tenant reference manual for New York. Easy to read and easy to follow.<br /><br />RentLaw.com The National Landlord Tenant Guides began in 1998 as a resource for New Jersey Tenants. Today, RentLaw.com is one of the larger landlord tenant websites with over 40,000 members.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Rentlaw.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides. All information copyright Rentlaw.com.
http://www.rentlaw.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905526.post-80048326274838124352010-08-31T14:32:00.000-07:002010-08-31T14:41:13.912-07:00Bedbug Photos on RentLaw.com<span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bed Bugs are the little creatures that may come out at night and invade your bed or furniture - like couches or mattresses. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">They seem to prefer human and other warm blooded creatures. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Now, New York has signed the Bedbug Disclosure Act. More on RentLaw.com </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">See what Bedbugs look like <a href="http://www.rentlaw.com/bedbugs/fact.htm">with these pictures</a> of bedbugs on RentLaw.com . </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bed bug infestations were common in the United States before World War II. But with improvements in hygiene, and widespread use of DDT until it was banned, the bugs nearly vanished. However, they remained active outside the US. So why are bed bugs back and how can you keep your apartment, home or, if you are the landlord - your building free of problems?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Read more in Bed Bugs and Bed Bug laws atRentLaw.com. </span><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.rentlaw.com/bedbugs.htm">Full Article on Bed Bugs.</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Rentlaw.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides. All information copyright Rentlaw.com.
http://www.rentlaw.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905526.post-65671215862928902422010-07-08T20:00:00.000-07:002010-07-08T20:12:38.326-07:00FREE RENT RECEIPT FORMS<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">RentLaw.com The National Landlord Tenant Guide today announced availability on their website http:/www.rentlaw.com Free Rent Receipt Forms in pdf format.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Simply visit RentLaw.com http://www.rentlaw.com/forms/rentreceipt.htm and download the free Rent Receipt Forms.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">There are 3 rent receipts per page when printed. These receipts are ideal for BOTH the Landlord and Tenant to track rent payments paid and received.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">There are no membership requirements to download the Rent Receipt form nor fees to download the form.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">LANDLORDS: Use the Free Rent Receipt form to record ALL monies received from the tenant as well as track the balance due. Be sure to sign and date all receipts and make a paper copy even if you are using a computerized program to track. Match your receipts to you bank deposit slips to help you track your rents received when tax time comes.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">TENANTS: Use the Free Rent Receipt form to record ALL monies paid to the LANDLORD or other parties to the lease. Be sure to have the receipt signed by the landlord or their representative. Know before hand who you are giving monies to and if they are authorized to do so on behalf of the landlord.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">For more information on the landlord tenant relationships, visit </span><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.rentlaw.com">RentLaw.com The National Landlord Tenant Guide</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> .</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Rentlaw.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides. All information copyright Rentlaw.com.
http://www.rentlaw.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905526.post-26991257244066423752010-04-23T10:47:00.000-07:002010-04-23T11:00:41.730-07:00Tenant Screening For Small Landlords<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">RentLaw.com The National Landlord Tenant Guide offers a great tenant screening solution with </span><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://rentlaw.mysmartmove.com">rentlaw.mysmartmove.com</a><span style="font-family: verdana;">. This tenant screening tool is a product of Transunion's MySmartMove and enables small landlords (1-200) the means to run a tenant credit report online. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">FREE LANDLORD ACCOUNT</span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">There is no cost to create and setup the properties with </span><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://rentlaw.mysmartmove.com/">Rentlaw.mysmartmove.com</a><span style="font-family: verdana;">. A fee of $20 or $25 is charged only when a tenant screening report is requested.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">In states where you may charge the applicant for the report, you will have an option to have the tenant billed or the landlord.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Visit Rentlaw.com for many more tips for both landlords and tenants.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">For more information on tenant screening, visit http://www.rentlaw.com/tenantscreening.htm or create your free account or view the demo at http://rentlaw.mysmartmove.htm.</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Rentlaw.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides. All information copyright Rentlaw.com.
http://www.rentlaw.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905526.post-68571159915247092852009-10-21T19:11:00.000-07:002009-10-21T19:19:00.244-07:00Bed Bugs<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bed Bugs are the little creatures that may come out at night and invade your bed or furniture - like couches or mattresses. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">They seem to prefer human and other warm blooded creatures. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bed bug infestations were common in the United States before World War II. But with improvements in hygiene, and widespread use of DDT until it was banned, the bugs nearly vanished. However, they remained active outside the US. So why are bed bugs back and how can you keep your apartment, home or, if you are the landlord - your building free of problems?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Read more in Bed Bugs and Bed Bug laws at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">RentLaw</span>.com. </span><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.rentlaw.com/bedbugs.htm">Full Article on Bed Bugs.</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Rentlaw.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides. All information copyright Rentlaw.com.
http://www.rentlaw.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905526.post-78367882325542552222009-09-28T07:44:00.000-07:002009-09-28T07:52:10.946-07:00Late Rent Payment Fees<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">While many states do not specifically regulate </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;color:#0000ff;" >LATE FEES for LATE RENT PAYMENTS</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">, the term </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;color:#0000ff;" >REASONABLE</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> or </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;color:#0000ff;" >FAIR</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> is often used in stating how much the late fee can be.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Some states that do regulate LATE RENT FEES may also state that a LATE FEE may not be charged until 5 or 10 days (or any number) after the due date or not until the tenant is notified, in writing, of the rent due and possibility of being charged a late fee. You may also give the tenant 3-5 days (if you choose) BEFORE you decide to charge a late fee. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you accept late rent payments from the tenant, even with the late payment fee, you may be telling the tenant "it's ok to pay late" - this is what you </span><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"> "imply" to the tenant. </span></span><p style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">While it does no good for the tenant to pay late rent, especially with the late fee, some do.<br /></span></p><p style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">As a landlord, be sure ONCE THE FIRST PAYMENT IS RECEIVED LATE, CHARGE A LATE FEE.<br />Do so in a standard letter, delivered Certified Mail. Be sure your late fee clause in contained in WRITTEN LEASE and be specific WHEN and HOW MUCH the reasonable late fee will be if rent is not paid on the DUE DATE.<br /></span></p><p style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Often what happens when a tenant is late in paying rent, YOU as the landlord wind up becoming late on your payment for related bills, especially if your rental income does not cover your operating expenses.</span></p><p style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Different rules may apply for Federal or State subsidized housing. Read your contracts you sign with the Federal or State Agency to understand if and how much you can charge for late rent payment fees.<br /></span></p><a href="http://www.rentlaw.com/latefees.htm"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Read more on Late Rent Payment Fees on RentLaw.com The National Landlord Tenant Guide.</span></span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Rentlaw.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides. All information copyright Rentlaw.com.
http://www.rentlaw.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905526.post-79395303941175419952009-08-17T13:46:00.000-07:002009-08-17T13:49:37.017-07:00Rent vs Buy<p style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0pt;" align="left"><b><span style="color:#0000ff;"><span style="font-size:100%;">RentLaw.com Rent vs Buy Guide</span><br /></span></b></p><p style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0pt; font-family: verdana;" align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b><span style="color:#0000ff;">Should you buy or rent?</span></b><br /></span></p><p style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0pt; font-family: verdana;" align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">The common theory is that owning your home is cheaper then renting. True or False? </span></p><p style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 0pt; font-family: verdana;" align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;"> It depends on a number of factors, the most important being the cost of buying vs. the cost of renting the same or similar home. Local Market conditions determine price while your personal needs also come into play. </span></p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height="390" width="100%"><tbody><tr style="font-family: verdana;"> <td height="15" width="100%"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b>Common Questions to Ask Yourself:</b></span></td> </tr> <tr style="font-family: verdana;"> <td height="21" width="100%"> <p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size:85%;">1. How long do intend to live in the area</span></p></td> </tr> <tr style="font-family: verdana;"> <td height="40" width="100%"> <p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size:85%;">2. Your family status - are you single, married (with children or planning to have)</span></p></td> </tr> <tr style="font-family: verdana;"> <td height="21" width="100%"> <p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size:85%;">3. What is the local market conditions - for both renting and buying.</span></p></td> </tr> <tr style="font-family: verdana;"> <td height="15" width="100%"> <p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size:85%;">4. Why would you buy vs rent ? </span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style="font-family: verdana;"> <td height="28" width="100%"> <p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size:85%;">5. Are you looking at it is an investment for yourself (move in, then sell in a few years)</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style="font-family: verdana;"> <td height="28" width="100%"> <p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size:85%;">6. Are you looking at it as an investment to buy an rent to someone else - now (and you use later) or later (and you use now)?</span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="15" width="100%"> <p style="line-height: 150%; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">7. Job status- are you comfortable in your job - stability no relocation etc.</span></p><p style="line-height: 150%; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Read more on issue: Renting vs. Buying on RentLaw.com The National Landlord Tenant Guide.</span></p><p style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Find this complete article: http://www.rentlaw.com/rentbuy.htm</span></span><br /></p></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer">Rentlaw.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides. All information copyright Rentlaw.com.
http://www.rentlaw.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905526.post-10594515987596518452009-07-07T13:36:00.000-07:002009-07-07T13:44:28.236-07:00Tenant Screening for Large OperatorsJuly 6, 2009- <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">RentLaw</span>.com The National Landlord Tenant Guide is now marketing an advanced Tenant Screening Solution for multi-family operators of over 250 units.<br /><br />Currently, landlords and property managers may create a free landlord-tenant account at http://rentlaw.mysmartmove.com . This enables the property owner to submit a tenant's request for a credit report with no additional paperwork.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">RentLaw</span>.com is now offering a tenant screening solution <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">specifically</span> designed for large (250 units or more) in conjunction with one of the top credit providers in the country.<br /><br />If you are multi-family operator with over 250 units contact us today to discuss your tenant screening <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">requirements</span>.<br /><br />For further information, please contact:<br /><br />Robert <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Dorfman</span><br />Director of Marketing<br />732-539-2914<br />rentlaw@gmail.com<div class="blogger-post-footer">Rentlaw.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides. All information copyright Rentlaw.com.
http://www.rentlaw.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905526.post-16303297015445240202009-03-31T12:37:00.001-07:002012-03-02T09:29:08.980-08:00Tenant Screening Launched on RentLaw.com<p><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">March 31, 2009: RentLaw.com The National Landlord Tenant Guides announced a new online Tenant Screening - Credit Reporting service.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">If you're a large or small landlord, you're challenged with finding the "right" tenant. You want one that pays on time and keeps the rented unit clean and causes no problem. Sounds like a simple request. You can ask for previous landlord's references and work references and hope for the best. What about a tenant's credit history, eviction data or bankruptcies? You can ask many questions on a credit application and hope they are answered truthfully. Many landlords and real estate agents aren't sure how to go about obtaining a credit report or obtaining it legally. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Here's a solution we like. The industry's first web-based rental screening solution Unlike traditional screening methods, </span><a href="http://rentlaw.mysmartmove.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">RentLaw.mysmartmove</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"> is all online, for you and the tenant. Once you create an account, all you need to get started is your potential tenant's e-mail address.</span></p><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">TransUnion </span><a href="http://rentlaw.mysmartmove.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">RentLaw.mysmartmove</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"> is designed specifically for independent rental owners and smaller property management groups. A comprehensive database of credit and criminal background information offers you the same technology used by the largest property management firms in an easy-to-use, cost-effective solution. This also provides renters with data privacy because they provide their identifying information directly to TransUnion in a secure, online environment.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Simple and transparent For the standard price of $20.00 the landlord receives: </span></strong><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Credit-based Leasing Recommendation/Security Deposit Recommendation</span></li><li><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">National criminal report (including 50 state sex offender and OFAC/Terrorist searches)Renter Fraud Warnings</span></li><li><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Automated Renter Identity Verification</span></li><li><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></li><li><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">For an additional $5.00, the landlord may also receive: </span></strong></li><li><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Immediate access to a credit report (a complete report formatted for readability while still keeping the renter's personal data private)</span></li><li><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Viewable Credit Score</span></li><li><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Renter Fraud Warnings</span></li><li><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Detailed Rental Address History</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">For more details, please see </span><a href="http://www.rentlaw.com/tenantcredit.htm"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">RentLaw.com </span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"> or</span></p><p><a href="http://rentlaw.mysmartmove.com/"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Create a RentLaw.com.mysmartmove.com </span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Tenant Credit Verification</span>:</span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </p><p> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Rentlaw.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides. All information copyright Rentlaw.com.
http://www.rentlaw.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905526.post-41149038033994481962009-03-29T06:06:00.000-07:002009-03-29T06:27:43.887-07:00Apartment Search on RentLaw.com<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">March 28, 2009 - </span><a href="http://www.rentlaw.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">RentLaw</span>.com The National Landlord Tenant Guide</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> introduces an Apartment Search tool at </span><a href="http://www.rentlaw.com/apartments/search.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">http://www.rentlaw.com/apartments/search.htm</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> .<br /><br />With the new tool, a user can simply type in the city or state they are searching for an apartment and the tool returns information on the corresponding Landlord Tenant Law , various listings and ads from Google and listings from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">RentLaw</span>.com, including <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">MyNewPlace</span>.com , Apartments.com and local partners.<br /><br />In introducing this feature, David <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Dorfman</span>, Publisher of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">RentLaw</span>.com, noted the goal is to further enhance and simplify a users experience by combining the apartment search results within <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">RentLaw</span>.com along with the corresponding Landlord Tenant Laws for that city and state.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">RentLaw</span>.com The National Landlord Tenant Guide was founded in 1998 and today is one of the largest Landlord Tenant Guides on the Internet.<br /><br />Contact:<br /><br />David <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Dorfman</span>, Publisher<br />rentlaw@gmail.com</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Rentlaw.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides. All information copyright Rentlaw.com.
http://www.rentlaw.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905526.post-48133463531452342182009-02-02T07:59:00.000-08:002009-02-02T08:23:26.177-08:00RentLaw.com Launches Tenant Screening ServicesFebruary 2, 2009 - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">RentLaw</span>.com The National Landlord Tenant Guide announced today they have launched a Tenant Screening Service powered by Advantage Tenant.<br /><br />Designed for landlords of all sizes, the service is available online 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. In addition, customer service hours are from 8 am to 6 pm to answer questions related to the tenant credit reporting services.<br /><br />To obtain a tenant credit report, go to the partner site : <a href="http://www.advantagetenant.com/rentlaw-tenant-screening.html">http://www.advantagetenant.com/rentlaw-tenant-screening.html</a> and begin.<br /><br />For more information on using tenant credit reports, visit <a href="http://www.rentlaw.com/tenantcredit.htm"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">RentLaw</span>.com</a> Tenant Credit Reporting Center.<br /><br />David <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Dorfman</span>, publisher of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">RentLaw</span>.com, said today "this marks another <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">milestone</span> in the continued growth of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">RentLaw</span>.com as this service, powered by Advantage Tenant, provides another opportunity for landlords, large and small, access to an easy to use and affordable service for tenant verification".<br /><br />About <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">RentLaw</span>.com The National Landlord Tenant Guides - Founded in 1998 by David <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Dorfman</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">RentLaw</span>.com today has over 40,000 members including landlords, tenants, lawyers and more.<br /><br />Abour AdvantageTenant.com - Founded in 1991, Advantage Tenant is a subsidary of Advantage Credit International, is one of the largest providers of credit reporting services in the country.<br /><br />Contact:<br />David Dorfman<br />Publisher<br />RentLaw.com<br /><a href="mailto:dorfman.david@gmail.com">dorfman.david@gmail.com</a><br />732-539-2914<div class="blogger-post-footer">Rentlaw.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides. All information copyright Rentlaw.com.
http://www.rentlaw.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905526.post-74072497698745418702009-01-06T11:54:00.000-08:002009-01-06T11:59:18.613-08:00Landlord and Santa Claus<span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Are you like me a landlord who when it comes Christmas time, start to believe you are Santa?</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><br />For me, it typically begins with the November rent.<br /><br />Then by December when you go looking for rent "I'm sorry, but it's Christmas and I had to go shopping - can you wait til next week...".<br /><br />Next week comes around and it's still not Christmas - the house or apartment is getting decorated and the presents get as big as the promises.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rentlaw.com/landlord/santaclaus.htm">Read the complete "The Landlord as Santa"</a> on <a href="http://www.rentlaw.com/">RentLaw.com</a> and become a better landlord today.</span><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Rentlaw.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides. All information copyright Rentlaw.com.
http://www.rentlaw.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905526.post-82994808401883313422008-10-28T13:33:00.000-07:002008-10-28T13:37:30.041-07:00Tenants and Foreclosure<span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">RentLaw</span>.com October 28, 2008 - <strong>Tenants Evicted Due To Foreclosure</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Tenants are getting evicted by the courts when a lender forecloses on a property. The unsuspecting tenant pays their rent, but the landlord never pays the lender. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Are tenants being notified by the lender? Tenants must pay attention to their mail. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Read more about tenant's rights in foreclosure proceedings. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Laws vary by state and some judges, lenders and who ever else is involved in the eviction and foreclosure processes are proceeding with caution. </span><a href="http://cts.vresp.com/c/?Rentlaw.com/4ed0e29664/7493cf672c/9a0d27bffa/utm_campaign=RentLaw%2Ecom%20October%202008%20Newsletter&utm_content=oakdorf@yahoo.com&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_term=Read%20more%20on%20Foreclosure%20and%20the%20The%20Tenant" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Read more on Foreclosure and the The Tenant</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> <span style="font-size:85%;">on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">RentLaw</span>.com The National Landlord Tenant Guides.</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Rentlaw.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides. All information copyright Rentlaw.com.
http://www.rentlaw.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905526.post-5337600976484918352008-10-08T10:52:00.000-07:002008-10-08T11:10:23.883-07:00McCain's Mortgage Bailout Plan....<span style="font-size:85%;">Before you read the summary of McCain's "American Homeownership Resurgence Plan" think of what others have gone through the past several years and maybe yourself if you had pruchased a home and struggled with high rates when you first pruchased some years ago - with 12% or 16% rates and had to refi a few times to get a "good" rate.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Many people were lead to make bad decisions. Partly because they were misled, some because they beleived that "the real estate market always goes up..." others simply did not understand the complexity of owning a home. Owning and running a household is a major business.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">The brokers, lenders and other leaders are at fault for allowing easy credit terms to many buyers who really were not qualified - even if they "qualify for a mortgage". You might qualify for a mortgage, but NOT qualify to own a home and manage it.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">When I went for a new loan, I experienced all kinds of craziness - and I'm experienced. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">One of the biggest unexplained tactics was the "NO DOC" loan. That means more or less no documentation of your W2 or income verification REGARDLESS of the fact that I could document my self employed income, rental income and MY WIFE's income.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Also banks were using "credit scores" not to disqualify you, but to qualify you at a higher rate - for the "risk" you present based on your score.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">You can sit bank and take a look at the entire appraisal process - a simple method of comparing like homes in a neighborhood that have been sold within the past year or less and a brief look at the inventory in the same area. How reliable an estimate is this and did banks fail to discount an aprraisal instead of "making the loan" or "making the numbers work" for the loan to grow through? </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">There are many flaws in the system.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Owning a home takes work. Lots of work. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Can you clean up people's credit card debts as well - just erase them?</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Following is a summary of McCain's proposal.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">John McCain unveiled a dramatic proposal Tuesday to bail out homeowners struggling to pay their mortgages.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">In the second presidential debate, the Republican nominee -- who has railed against excessive government spending and once questioned whether federal money should be spent to help homeowners -- outlined a new $300-billion federal program. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />McCain promised to buy failing mortgages directly from homeowners and mortgage providers and replace them with government-backed fixed-rate mortgages. "Is it expensive?" McCain asked. "Yes. But we all know, my friends, until we stabilize home values in America, we're never going to start turning around and creating jobs and fixing the economy. <br /><br />"McCain's campaign issued a 1½-page fact sheet to explain his call for the massive federal intervention, which it called the American Homeownership Resurgence Plan. The campaign noted that the $700-billion financial rescue package approved by Congress last week gives the Treasury Department authority to directly buy mortgages, but added, "It may be necessary for Congress to raise the overall borrowing limit."<br /><br />Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson has given no sign that he would spend any of the money to bail out individual lenders and borrowers. Rather, he has made it clear that he considers it the government's responsibility to assure the stability of the credit markets. <br /><br />Bill Burton, a spokesman for the Obama campaign, said the idea was not a new one and noted that the Illinois senator had raised it. On Oct. 1, in a news release, Obama said he intended to "encourage Treasury to study the option of buying individual mortgages like we did successfully in the 1930s." <br /><br />McCain has based his presidential bid in part on frequent calls for cuts in government spending and regulation. His housing bailout proposal was a surprise in a debate that could prove a crucial pivot as the race enters its final month.<br /><br />When the mortgage crisis first ballooned, Obama offered a plan that included aggressive regulation of financial institutions, relief for homeowners and a $30-billion economic stimulus package. McCain criticized it as a "multibillion-dollar bailout for big banks and speculators" and said, "There is a tendency for liberals to seek big government programs that sock it to American taxpayers while failing to solve the very real problems we face." <br /><br />fter he was criticized for downplaying the government's role in responding to the crisis, he changed course.<br /><br />He proposed spending up to $10 billion for government-backed mortgages for "well-meaning, deserving homeowners" facing foreclosure. <br /><br /><em>According to the outline of McCain's newest proposal, the federal government would pay borrowers and lenders in full, regardless of how wise or fair the original transaction was. Lenders would be able to remove the bad mortgages from their balance sheets, and borrowers would be able to refinance into government-guaranteed loans</em>.<br /><br /><strong>Mortgage holders would have to prove they lived in the home and had good credit at the time of the original loan.</strong> This approach has been largely rejected by both Democrats and Republicans because it would be likely to reward the kind of bad lending and borrowing practices that caused the housing crisis while doing little to help stretched but conscientious homeowners. <br /><br />By contrast, the housing bill passed by Congress over the summer, and which went into effect Oct. 1, required lenders to take a loss by writing down the principal on troubled mortgages to 85% of the house's current value. Borrowers with adequate incomes and credit records would then qualify for refinanced mortgages from new lenders.<br /><br /><em>Government funds were used only to help finance mortgage insurance for the new loans; cost estimate for taxpayers was roughly $20 billion.</em><br /><em></em></span><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Rentlaw.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides. All information copyright Rentlaw.com.
http://www.rentlaw.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905526.post-18858260853638413562008-08-07T13:36:00.000-07:002008-08-07T13:39:44.439-07:00Will Ferrell in THE LANDLORD<a href="http://www.rentlaw.com/movies/thelandlord.htm"><span style="font-size:85%;">The Landlord </span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">is a short hilarious video clip (Running Time: 2 minutes 20 seconds ) starring Will <span style="font-family:verdana;">Ferrell</span> and Pearl, the daughter of his SNL pal and Adam McKay.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Will Ferrell appears as the tenant from hell who is accosted for his rent by a drunk, angry and crazy bad mouthed landlord – who happens to be 2 years old.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">The clip has been viewed millions of times since being originally posted on Funnordie.com. It was the brainchild of Ferrell and his longtime collaborator Adam McKay, director and co-writer of Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">It's funny if you either a landlord or tenant.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">I guess I should say funny if you're not the landlord, as I am and publisher of RentLaw.com. I should know better and have been tougher with my tenants. I think I could use this kid to collect my rent. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">The Landlord HAS to be tough and not nice like me. That's why I have two tenants that owe me over $10k each - about 6 months of rent. Landlords - remember - 90% of the time - tomorrow tomorrow.....</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Take a lesson from this video. But be nice. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Send your tenants a letter and contact them when the rent is due. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">To reinforce your position, charge late fees as permitted by your state law and begin eviction proceedings if needed - immediately. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">See the clip from </span><a href="http://www.rentlaw.com/movies/thelandlord.htm"><span style="font-size:85%;">The Landlord </span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">on </span><a href="http://www.rentlaw.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">RentLaw.com</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Be a good landlord and a good tenant.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Rentlaw.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides. All information copyright Rentlaw.com.
http://www.rentlaw.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905526.post-56888729614242212082008-08-06T13:22:00.000-07:002008-08-06T13:26:24.563-07:00Breaking the Lease Agreement<span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">There are many different reasons why a tenant may have to break a lease. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">These include job transfers, change in martial or family status, health issues or they either want to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">upsize</span> or downsize for one reason or another.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><br />There is NO law that says that the tenant cannot break their lease. HOWEVER, by law and by the lease contact, the tenant may be financially obligated to the landlord for rent and other charges to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">rerent</span>. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">READ YOUR LEASE BEFORE you sign it AND UNDERSTAND what you are signing. BEFORE you decide to move out and break the lease, READ YOUR LEASE and see what you may be responsible for. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><br />TYPICALLY, once you notify the landlord you intend to move before your lease is due to expire, BOTH you and the landlord must make good faith efforts to find a new tenant. This is called mitigating damages (lessen the amount the tenant owes). The landlord must make an honest (good faith) attempt to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">rerent</span> your unit using such things as a sign on the property, ads in local paper, contacting one or more real estate agents etc.<br /><br />The Landlord should document everything they do in their attempt to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">rerent</span> the unit - typically at the RENT THE CURRENT TENANT IS PAYING.<br /><br />Read the complete article on <a href="http://rentlaw.com/lease/breaking.htm">BREAKING A LEASE </a> on <a href="http://www.rentlaw.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">RentLaw</span>.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guide.</a></span><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Rentlaw.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides. All information copyright Rentlaw.com.
http://www.rentlaw.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905526.post-64088459778612135932008-07-29T16:57:00.000-07:002008-07-29T17:13:31.488-07:00Subletting an Apartment<span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">New York - July 28, 2008 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">RentLaw</span>.com The National Landlord Tenant Guide announced today they have published a guide to </span><a href="http://www.rentlaw.com/subletting.htm"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">SUBLETTING an APARTMENT</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"> .</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">RentLaw</span>.com Guide to <a href="http://www.rentlaw.com/subletting.htm">Apartment Sublets</a> provides information for both Tenants and Landlords on the Sublet process. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">The guide coverages what to look out for when arranging the sublet and how protect yourself as the the tenant, landlord and sublet.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">David <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Dorfman</span>, Publisher of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">RentLaw</span>.com said "Tenants have different reasons for subletting such as a temporary business assignment, caring for a sick relative out of town or the tenant who figures they can make money off their favorable lease." Whatever the reason, the tenant should always get advanced agreement in writing from the landlord.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Some states have specific laws regarding subletting. Be aware of these laws and note illegally subletting your apartment may result in evictions of the original tenant and the sublet. For example, see <a href="http://www.rentlaw.com/ny/subletting.htm">New York State Law on Subletting</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Learn more about Landlord Tenant Issues and Subletting on </span><a href="http://www.rentlaw.com/"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">RentLaw</span>.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides.</span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">See the </span><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.rentlaw.com/subletting.htm"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">RentLaw</span>.com Guide to Subletting</a> </span><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">for more information on this important topic.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Rentlaw.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides. All information copyright Rentlaw.com.
http://www.rentlaw.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905526.post-28207963619172113872008-05-08T13:12:00.000-07:002008-05-08T13:28:33.693-07:00Pet Deposit Laws and Pet Friendly Housing<span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">New York City, May 8, 2008: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">RentLaw</span>.com The National Landlord Tenant Guide announced today a Guide to </span><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">PETS in Rental Housing and Laws</span><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">RentLaw</span>.<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">com's</span> Guide to Pets in Rental Housing provides information for landlords and pet-owning tenants. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;">Topics covered include: finding a pet-friendly rental, "PET" Security Deposits, security deposits in general, how to be a good pet-owning tenant, how to search for a pet friendly apartment and more.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">The guide also discusses moving with your pet, The Humane Society, ASPCA and many other animal friendly <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">organizations</span>. David <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Dorfman</span>, Publisher of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">RentLaw</span>.com said "There is a large group of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">people</span> who own pets and need to rent. Many landlords simply do not want to have a tenant with a pet for a number of reason." The site indicates several reasons - loud animals, smells might impact other tenants, damages <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">caused</span> by pets.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Dorfman</span> noted there are an increasing number of complexes that advertise themselves as "pet-friendly" That includes hotels and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">motels</span> that cater to pet owners.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">What about "pet-security deposits"? <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Dorfman</span> said that many states have regulating "pet deposits". The deposits range from zero (landlord has to use regular security deposit) to unlimited. (One additional month security could be considered standard in many states. See your state law list on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">RentLaw</span>.com.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Learn more about Landlord Tenant Issues and Pet Laws and Pet Deposits on </span><a href="http://www.rentlaw.com/"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">RentLaw</span>.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides.</span></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Rentlaw.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides. All information copyright Rentlaw.com.
http://www.rentlaw.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905526.post-76099475669048546872008-01-04T13:23:00.001-08:002008-01-04T14:18:19.301-08:00Foreclosure GuidesNew York City, January 4, 2007: RentLaw.com The National Landlord Tenant Guide announced today an expanded version of their <a href="http://www.rentlaw.com/foreclosure.htm">Guide to Foreclosure</a>. <br /><br />RentLaw.com Guide to Foreclosure provides general information on the Foreclosure process and tips on how to Avoid Foreclosure. The guide also covers Foreclosure Scams where a borrower may end up in even further trouble. <br /><br />David Dorfman, Publisher of RentLaw.com said "The number of homeowners and landlords that are in trouble continues to grow - impacting renters as well." Dorfman noted that tenants often receive eviction notices from a mortgage company or other lender. It is never clear what a tenant is supposed to do. Often times a tenant may had received a "great" rent - only to find out that the owner never paid his mortgage or taxes on the property. Many times, these homes were rented out as a last resort by an investor who thought they would close on the purchase and flip the property or flip the contract. In most areas, said Dorfman, those times are gone.<br /><br />Learn more about Landlord Tenant Issues and Real Estate Investing on <a href="http://www.rentlaw.com">RentLaw.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides.</a><br />See the <a href="http://www.rentlaw.com/foreclosure.htm">RentLaw.com Guide to Foreclosure </a>for more information.<br /><br /><br />For further information, see RentLaw.com <a href="http://www.rentlaw.com">http://www.rentlaw.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Rentlaw.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides. All information copyright Rentlaw.com.
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http://www.rentlaw.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905526.post-22137974068740631342007-11-08T21:17:00.000-08:002007-11-08T21:29:43.124-08:00RentLaw.com en EspanolNew York City, November 7, 2007: RentLaw.com The National Landlord Tenant Guide announced today a Spanish version of the leading landlord tenant web site. <br /><br />RentLaw.com En Espanol will provide information for landlords and tenants in Spanish. Most major cities and towns already produce forms and guides in Spanish. RentLaw.com will provide an easy access point as well as contain additional guides in Spanish.<br /><br />David Dorfman, Publisher of RentLaw.com said "There is a strong demand in the Spanish speaking market for legal information, especially on housing issues. RentLaw.com will serve that market."<br /><br />For further information, see RentLaw.com http://www.rentlaw.com<div class="blogger-post-footer">Rentlaw.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides. All information copyright Rentlaw.com.
http://www.rentlaw.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905526.post-1225674762499392162007-09-27T12:19:00.000-07:002007-09-27T12:41:16.285-07:00RentLaw.com to Track Housing Stocks<a href="http://www.rentlaw.com/">RentLaw.com The National Landlord Tenant Guide</a> said today, September 27, 2007 that they will be tracking stocks in US Home Builders.<br /><br />"In addition to the typical law related questions, we have always discussed investments in single family and multi-family housing", said David Dorfman, publisher. "This is just another way of looking at investing in Real Estate, by investing in the companies that build the housing." <br /><br />Other areas of note on RentLaw.com are good for investors as well, their guide to <a href="http://www.rentlaw.com/1031.htm">1031 Exchange</a>, <a href="http://www.rentlaw.com/tax/deductions.htm">Tax Deductions for Landlords and Real Estate Agents</a> and more - all on RentLaw.com.<br /><br />The stock market in general is very interesting. When these stocks in these companies trade at less then 60-70% of their 52 week high or all time highs, it's time for us to take a closer look. <br /><br />For more information on <a href="http://www.rentlaw.com/stocks/builders.htm">Real Estate Stocks see our new feature </a>with much more to come.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Rentlaw.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides. All information copyright Rentlaw.com.
http://www.rentlaw.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905526.post-79854310006606484352007-08-21T14:50:00.000-07:002007-08-21T15:03:24.846-07:00Countrywide Mortgage Corp<span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">August 21, 2007 - So countrywide had to call an $11 BILLION credit line.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Surprised? </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Not really. After attempting to refinance my house over the past few months, it seems every smaller bank and mortgage broker, when asked where are you sending my mortgage application, they all replied, "Countrywide". The backup, as they referred to it, was Wells Fargo.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">I felt like calling up these brokers and aksing them today, who they are sending these apps to? </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Countrywide, when I called them directly (I figured why pay a mortgage broker), and applied offered me a loan. However, when I declined the 7.25 offer as being HIGH, the rude person repsonded "WHAT WITH YOUR CREDIT SCORE, YOU'LL NEVER GET A LOAN...".</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">All I can say is I hope this person in their Houston call center has lost their job.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">And I did get my loan. Locally.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">So to all those banks and mortage brokers that jammed people through at Countrywide....</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Good Luck.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Rentlaw.com - The National Landlord Tenant Guides. All information copyright Rentlaw.com.
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