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...
Landlord/tenant Matters
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...
Landlord and tenant disputes involving repairs
We have gone into detail on many of the different reasons behind landlord and tenant disputes. In this post, we will examine repairs, which can cause a great deal of friction between landlords and tenants. In some cases, these disputes may become so heated that they...
Disputes over rental property damage
We have examined many different reasons why landlords and tenants find themselves in the middle of a dispute, whether the disagreements are centered around a rental agreement or they are financial in nature. In this post, we will look into some legal issues...
Landlords, tenants and water damage
For landlords as well as tenants, various issues may arise when it comes to a rental, from disagreements over a lease to financial matters such as nonpayment of rent. However, water damage can be particularly challenging for landlords as well as tenants to address,...
What should you consider before buying a rental property?
If you are looking for a way to make some extra income, you may consider buying an investment property. While there may be many potential benefits of owning a rental property, there are also several possible challenges. Before you purchase a rental property in North...
How bad is it to have mold in the home?
It is a situation straight out of a nightmare for residents and landlords alike. Just after you move in and start to turn your new place into a home, you discover the dreaded black spots behind the toilets, underneath countertops and in other nooks and crannies. You...
Eviction is a strictly defined process
If you are a North Carolina property manager or landlord, you likely prefer to have all of your apartments and homes occupied by tenants. However, when residents breach the lease agreement in some way, you may begin the eviction process. At [nap_names...
Bed bugs: a continuing problem in the U.S.
At the in North Carolina, we represent many clients involved in commercial or residential landlord/tenant disputes. Oftentimes residential disputes revolve around whether or to what extent a landlord fixed a problem with an appliance,...
What is housing discrimination in North Carolina?
All states have laws that prevent landlords from using discriminatory practices against tenants. According to the North Carolina Department of Administration, the state's Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on race, nationality, disability, skin color,...


