Previously, we began looking at the topic of expedited eviction of tenants, which we pointed out to be the most efficient way for landlords to address situations where tenants are involved in criminal activity in connection with the leased property. Landlords,...
Landlord-tenant relations are not always easy to navigate, whether as a landlord or as a tenant. Both tenants and landlords owe one another specific duties, and failure to abide by those duties can result in legal disputes. This is especially prevalent in an eviction...
If you live in a rental house or apartment that has suffered water damage, you may be concerned about black mold growing in your home.Mold occurs in places that are moist and warm and can spring up in areas that have flooded and never completely dried. Typically, you...
Last time, we began looking at the duties residential landlords under state law. One important point to make about these duties is that, in order to enforce them, tenants must be meeting their own legal obligations. These include paying all rent legally due under the...
As a residential tenant, a variety of issues can come up with a rented property and tenants count on their landlords to do right by them when something needs to be addressed. Unfortunately, landlords don't always abide by their legal obligations.Because of this,...
Imagine you have decided to rent an apartment near downtown Raleigh. You find a place that is affordable and close to work, take a tour of one of the units and decide to sign a lease agreement.Now imagine that you have lived there for over a year now. During that...
All year long, people from around the world come to North Carolina. With all the tourists and travelers, it is no surprise that many residents open their homes up to be rented through companies like Airbnb.Renting out your property can be a great way to earn some...
Moving into a new home is an exciting (and stressful) event. Chances are you are very motivated to act fast and get your paperwork completed. Any delay can only draw out the process and push back a moving date, which can be devastating in a competitive housing market...
Signing a contract as a tenant or a landlord entitles you to certain protections and rights; it also binds you to certain responsibilities and obligations. In some cases, a signed lease is all you need to prevent disputes because it should explicitly detail the...
Whether you're dealing with constant respiratory symptoms and wondering if mold could be the root cause or you have already found some in your apartment, mold is not something any tenant wants to deal with. However, it's common in humid and poorly ventilated...
