When it comes to renting a residential space, you will have to follow the rules and regulations of the landlord that owns the property. You will more than likely have a reasonable landlord that will require the general terms with renting their real estate space. On the other hand, there are some cases where tenants will have to deal with unreasonable landlords that try to pull schemes for their own personal gain. Here are the most common landlord schemes that you should be aware of when you are renting a property:
Avoiding Costs: Some landlords will try to bypass expenses that they are entitled to pay by requiring the tenant to pay the costs. A few of the costs include property taxes, maintenance costs, security, and utilities. This shows how it important it is for a tenant to study the lease and to report any suspicious requirements the landlord makes to the housing department.
Increase in Rent: The most common scheme landlords pull is increasing the rent illegally. For instance, if you are paying rent on a monthly basis and the landlord raises rent without a 30 day notice, you will then have the ability to report this situation to the housing department.
Trespassing the Property: Once the landlord closes the lease and you, the tenant, are living in the property, they are not permitted to enter the property without consent of the tenant. This means a landlord is prohibited to walk through the front door of the property without probable cause.
It is essential to know if you are being taken advantage of by your landlord through these 3 common schemes. For more information on common landlord schemes to look out for or to learn more about how we can support you through your real estate disputes, contact Chang Legal today.
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