Those who rent houses or apartments in North Carolina will likely need to sign a lease. While an agreement may be customized to some degree, certain clauses must generally be included in any lease. For example, the names of everyone who is a party to the agreement...
Landlord/tenant Matters
Eviction for tenants and landlords
Although eviction of a tenant from a rented property may appear to be something that can be accomplished in a matter of days, it is actually a process that can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months. How long a person has to vacate in North Carolina depends...
How to protect against an eviction
Landlords in North Carolina and throughout the nation have the right to evict a tenant for a variety of reasons. However, tenants who are facing eviction have defenses against an attempt to remove them from a home or apartment. For instance, a tenant may assert that...
How to create a valid rental agreement
When a tenant leases a property, he or she will generally do so under the terms of a rental contract. The rental contract will spell out the rights and obligations of both parties throughout the term of the lease. It must also contain the start and end date of the...
What should I do if my tenant stops paying rent?
It can be difficult for landlords when a tenant gets behind on rent. While you want to be understanding about extenuating life circumstances, it's also important that your tenant honors the terms of the lease he or she signed. According to Landlordology.com, the...
Landlords, tenants and carpet replacement
There are so many different issues that can affect landlords and tenants, it can be difficult to pinpoint one. In this post, however, we will focus on carpet replacement from the perspectives of landlords as well as tenants. There are a number of legal matters that...
How can I avoid rental scams?
Rental scams are unfortunately all too common these days. Common scams utilize certain methods and tactics to trick unwitting renters into parting with large sums of money in the hopes of securing a place to live. The good news is that many scams are pretty...
Confusion over the terms of a rental contract
We have discussed many of the different reasons why renting can be difficult for landlords and tenants alike. There are various reasons for disputes arising, but in this write-up, we will examine some of the issues related to confusion over a rental contract....
When a tenant refuses to move
As a landlord, renting to tenants can be tough for a host of reasons. Even when everything goes smoothly, landlords may face various stressors and challenges. Unfortunately, some landlords encounter difficult tenants who may fail to abide by the terms of a rental...
When landlord/tenant disputes turn violent
We have addressed many different facets of disputes which involve landlords and tenants. Unfortunately, some disputes can be especially tense and may lead to serious hardships for either party. For example, a dispute may lead to a heated argument and significant...