Monthly Archives: September 2014

Landlords: Preliminary Walk-Throughs Are Important Before a Tenant Moves In!

Posted on September 23, 2014 by davidpiotrowski
 

 Landlords should always, without exception, conduct a preliminary walk-though at the rental unit, with the tenant, before the tenant moves in. The landlord should also do a similar walk through when the tenant is about to leave the rental unit. … Continue reading →

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Landlords Duty to Deliver Possession of Rental Property to the Tenant

Posted on September 16, 2014 by davidpiotrowski
 

 When a landlord agrees to rent property to a tenant to begin on a specific date, the landlord is obligated to deliver possession on that date. In order to deliver possession of the rental unit to the tenant, the landlord … Continue reading →

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Tariff Publishing for Moving Companies

Posted on September 11, 2014 by davidpiotrowski
 

 Moving companies that transport household goods between states are required to have a tariff.  A tariff is a document that sets forth the rules a company will follow and the rates that a company will apply to all of its … Continue reading →

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Landlords: Use a 30 Day Notice to Change Terms in Your Rental Agreement to Your Advantage

Posted on September 9, 2014 by davidpiotrowski
 

 Generally, landlords may change the terms of a month-to-month rental agreement by serving the tenant with a valid 30 day notice. The change in terms can change several items in the rental agreement. Landlords should exercise this right when there is … Continue reading →

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What Happens if a Tenant Wins an Eviction Case Due to the Warranty of Habitability?

Posted on September 2, 2014 by davidpiotrowski
 

 If the tenant has defaulted on his or her rent obligations and the landlord sues the tenant for non-payment of rent, the tenant can raise as a defense the “warranty of habitability.” If a tenant wins the case based on … Continue reading →

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