The COVID-19 pandemic has generated a lot of uncertainty as eviction deferrals have come to fruition. This has many in need of affordable housing, which has unfortunately uncovered a lot of scammers seeking to take advantage of peoples’ desperation. False apartment listings or hidden rental fees can be a huge burden on those already struggling financially. With these sorts of schemes becoming increasingly common, let’s review the keys to identifying and avoiding rental and landlord fraud scams. [Read more…]
Identifying and Avoiding Rental and Landlord Fraud Scams
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Who is Responsible for Improvements on Leased Property?
November 29, 2019 by
From spiffing up a single-bedroom apartment to overhauling a leased retail space, an improvement made on leased property changes the value of the property overall. Unlike with possessions, many improvements (or betterments) made to the property cannot easily be taken with them, so who is responsible for cover the increased value when it comes to insurance: the lessee or the landlord? Today we’re going to look at how improvements on the leased property should be covered and whose responsibility they should be.
[Read more…]Massachusetts Renter’s Rights: What You Need to Know
September 16, 2014 by
If you are renting an apartment or house in Massachusetts, it is important to know your rights. [Read more…]
Rental Property Tax Deductions
November 22, 2013 by
Rental properties are a great source of income when designed correctly. [Read more…]
Things to Think About Before Becoming an Accidental Landlord
October 1, 2013 by
“Accidental landlord” became a hot-button term as the housing markets crashed. [Read more…]
