Joint tenancy and tenancy in common are two types of co-ownership of real estate. Joint tenancy includes the right of survivorship, meaning that when one tenant dies, their interest is divided among the remaining tenants. Tenancy in common does not include the right of survivorship. All parties in a joint lease must have identical interests […]
Tenants have rights during an eviction, including receiving adequate notice, knowing the reason for eviction, and challenging it in court. Landlords must send an eviction notice specifying the reason and giving the tenant time to vacate. Tenants can request time extensions due to hardship and can appeal the eviction in court. It’s important to research […]
A tenant check should verify identity, income, rental history, and employment history. It should not discriminate based on orientation, race, or gender. Bankruptcies and tax liens may be an issue. Talking to current and past landlords is important to ensure the tenant has not been evicted before. The best way to conduct a tenant check […]
