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Ask Landlord Hank: If Heater Goes Out in My Rental, Should I Give Tenants Credit While Awaiting Repair?

Rental Housing Journal

If the heater goes out in my rental should I give tenants credit while awaiting the repair is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not offering legal advice. As a child, Hank Rossi sometimes helped his father take care of the family rental-maintenance business.

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Understanding Fair Notice Periods: A Landlord's Guide to Smooth Evictions

Property Management Inc.

Tackling Court Filing Fees Court costs can range from minor filing fees to larger attorney expenses. Do You Need an Attorney? An attorney isn’t always required, but their expertise can help. Proceed with cleaning and preparing the apartment or the rental unit for your next tenant.

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How to Draft a Professional Eviction Notice: Essential Steps and Tips

Property Management Inc.

Understanding the Lease Agreement Your rental contract is the foundation of your landlord-tenant relationship. It outlines the terms and conditions of the rental property, including rent payments, tenant responsibilities, and rules for the rental unit. Always adhere to the required notice period to ensure compliance.

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Arizona AG Warns Landlords Of Air Conditioning Requirements

Rental Housing Journal

As temperatures rise into the triple digits, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is warning landlords about air conditioning requirements under the state’s landlord-tenant law, according to a release. 33-1301-1381) and any applicable local regulations. Some municipalities also have more specific standards that may apply.

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How to Keep Your Tenants Safe

American Apartment Owners Association

In other words, the landlord has followed the local building or housing codes and ordinances which address the structural integrity of the rental unit along with the tenants health and safety. Standards of habitability include a tenants ability to regulate and maintain a safe and comfortable home temperature.

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Rent Control 101: Understanding the Basics

American Apartment Owners Association

there have been increased rent regulation discussions brought to the table especially in highly-populated areas with plateaued wages. The other is a rent control program that was enacted in the 1970s to stabilize and regulate rent prices. Rent regulation is determined by each state, rather than by federal law.

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How to Keep Your Tenants Safe

American Apartment Owners Association

In other words, the landlord has followed the local building or housing codes and ordinances which address the structural integrity of the rental unit along with the tenants health and safety. Standards of habitability include a tenants ability to regulate and maintain a safe and comfortable home temperature.