When Can a Tenant Terminate Their Lease Legally?

There's 3 ways a tenant can terminate their legal obligations to the lease during its term: (1) You can terminate due to legal misconduct on behalf of the landlord...

The Finest of Costa Blanca Villas

Costa Blanca is all about resorts, retreats and vacations to remember. You and your family can rest in style and with many of the best luxuries a resort or spa can offer. The added benefits of course are space and privacy. Learn how to find and book your next vacation at one of many beautiful Costa Blanca villas.

How to Fill Your Vacancy and Rent Faster

A primer on how to rent a vacancy beginning with how to take a phone call and get that renter to view! This is sales folks, and those who have some knowledge about how to do that rent faster. The obvious reason that a potential renter calls is to find out about the rental. The obvious reason that you, are picking up the telephone is to get the viewing appointment. Here's how....

Fair Wear and Tear?

What is fair wear and tear when it comes to a rental property? What is the balance of financial burden between tenant and landlord?

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme TDS - UK Landlords

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) bought about by the 2004 Housing Act introduced from the 6th April 2007 a mandatory system for all assured shorthold tenancy deposits.

Vacation in Costa Blanca Villas

Planning where to stay is sometimes one of the most stressful parts of planning a vacation. Finding a villa in Costa Blanca, Spain should is not difficult, though, as there are villas and properties to meet the needs of all travelers.

The Tenant Does A Bunk! - UK Landlords

What does a landlord do when a tenant leaves a property without giving notice.

Squatters - Advice for UK Landlords

Thankfully, I've not experienced squatters as yet. It's only really likely if the property has remained empty for a while or has been abandoned. Luckily the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 made the activity a criminal offense.

Maintenance on Rental Property - UK Landlords

What to expect regards maintenance of Buy to Let property.

Ten Basic Steps to Letting - UK Landlords

Ten simple steps to help new landlords with the potentially problematic challenge of letting property. A breakdown of the sequence of actions involved in finding a tenant for their rental property.

Landlords Life and Death - Gas Safety Checks - UK Landlords

Landlords should be aware of their responsibilities for the safety of their tenants. The Gas Safety (Installation & Use) 1998 makes every landlord responsible for having a gas pipe work and appliances certified as being in safe working condition.

Getting Your Money Back From a Tenant - UK B2L

Finally you manage to get the tenant out, but low and behold they owe you lots of money. How do I get it back? If you have already tried writing or talking to them but to no avail - don't waste time by trying again.

Making A Successful Apartment Selection

This might be your first apartment, or maybe it has been a very long time since you have needed to make an apartment selection. You should be considering a lot of things that don't jump right out at you when it comes to apartment selection

What's New in the Ontario Residential Tenancies Act?

On January 31, 2007, the Government of Ontario brought into effect the new Residential Tenancies Act (RTA), replacing the old Tenant Protection Act that had been in effect since 1998. As a renter, perhaps the most important thing you can do is to simply know your rights by understanding what the RTA is all about and how it affects you as a tenant.

Five Features Tenants Look For In Renting a Unit

After six months of living and renting a range of units, there are five key features I can definitely share that tenants look for when renting a unit. These five features can make a difference in whether your unit is occupied all year round or just a few months a year.