Why Your Lease Agreement Should Align With Local Ordinances

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Why Your Lease Agreement Should Align with Local Ordinances

Lease agreements are more than just a formality—they serve as the legal cornerstone of the tenant-landlord relationship. These essential contracts outline each party’s roles, rights, and responsibilities, as well as the consequences for breaking the terms.  While tenants are expected to follow the terms of the lease, landlords are obligated to adhere to laws designed… Read more »

Why Lease Addendums Are Vital for Your Success as a Landlord

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Why Lease Addendums Are Vital for Your Success as a Landlord

As a landlord, you understand the importance of having a comprehensive lease agreement to protect against any rental situation. However, lease addendums are equally vital for successfully managing your rental business.  Please note that the following is for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice.  What Are Lease Addendums? Lease addendums, also…

What If My Tenant Won’t Leave At The End Of the Lease?

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What If My Tenant Won't Leave At The End Of the Lease

Most tenancies have set expiration dates, however, there may be instances where you have a tenant who refuses to leave after the end of the lease. This can be a difficult situation to navigate; fortunately, there are several steps you can take to resolve the situation, including renewing the lease at a higher rental price…

How to Change the Terms of a Lease in California

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As a landlord, you may have encountered situations where you needed to alter the terms of a lease agreement. Maybe you need to increase the rent, modify the payment schedule, or add new clauses to the lease. Whatever the reason may be, it’s essential to know the legal process for making changes to a lease…

Holdover Tenants: What to Do When a Tenant Stays Past the Lease Period

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Most tenancies go as planned; when the lease period ends, the majority of tenants either choose to move out or sign on for another year. In some cases, though, you may have a tenant who chooses to remain in the rental beyond the official tenancy period—also known as a “holdover tenant.” Understandably, having a holdover… Read more »

How to Handle Early Lease Termination

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All landlords want tenant stability. Tenant turnover can be a cash-flow killer, not to mention time-consuming. That’s why finding the right tenant is so important! However, despite your best efforts, you may have tenants who want to break their lease or move out right before the term expires. Here’s a look at how to handle… Read more »

The Pros and Cons of Month-to-Month Leases

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Landlords are faced with many important decisions when renting their properties, including the duration of the lease. Although all landlords would like to have stable long-term tenants, there are times when a month-to-month lease may be a better option than an annual one. A month-to-month lease lasts for 30 days and automatically renews at the… Read more »