The major problem that the vast majority of buyers will run into—especially when purchasing their first home—is a lease agreement that is still active with their apartment complex at the time of the purchase. If you locate the perfect home in May but your lease isn't over until September, you can't be expected to wait…
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Tenant Privacy and the Landlord’s Right to Enter Rental Property
BY JANET HOWARD Many people don't realize that the law restricts the ability of a landlord to enter a tenant's home or apartment. Laws vary by state, but landlords usually need to notify a tenant ahead of time before scheduling an inspection or entering to make repairs. Only in emergencies are landlords typically allowed to…
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