Category: Real Estate
3 Things to Know Before Assigning a Lease
Using a Lease Assignment to transfer your residential or commercial lease to someone else can be a good way to end your lease obligations without paying a fee or breaching your contract. Find out more about lease assignments in this...
Who is the Trustee in a Deed of Trust?
A trustee is an important party in a Deed of Trust. In this blog post, learn about who can be a trustee, what their role is, and why a Deed of Trust is often preferred over a Mortgage Agreement.
Holiday Decorating Tips for Renters
Make sure your holiday decorations don’t cause you to lose your security deposit or breach your lease. Decorate your suite mindfully this holiday season by following the tips in this post.
How to Avoid Liabilities as a Landlord
Landlords are responsible for making sure their rental properties are in good, livable condition. In this post, we identify a few important responsibilities for landlords that could result in legal troubles if neglected, delayed, or ignored.
What You Should Know About Gifting Real Estate
Real estate can be given as a gift as part of your estate plan, or even for a special occasion or holiday. This post goes through some things you should know about giving real estate as a gift.
The Landlord’s Guide to Reference Checks
Reference checks are often the final stage of the tenant screening process. Find out which questions to ask a tenant’s reference and how to ask them.