When a landlord–tenant relationship goes awry, what starts as a minor disagreement can quickly spiral into a situation with serious legal and financial consequences. This is particularly true if a tenant accuses their landlord of harassment. But a common misconception we’ve found, is that landlord harassment is limited to extreme or obvious misconduct. That’s simply […]
Tag Archives: eviction mistakes
06
Oct
Oct
Sometimes, you cannot avoid eviction: one or more of your tenants has to go. Preferably sooner rather than later. Evicting a tenant is one of the more draining experiences you’ll have to endure as a landlord. Evictions take time and money, but are there any other legal ways to get your property back? Yes! Telling […]
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Sep
Sep
When a tenant stops paying rent, fails to vacate, or breaches the lease provisions, all a landlord wants is to get them out as quickly as possible. However, trying to do so can prove to be a long and tedious process. Due to the cost and time involved in removing a non-compliant tenant, landlords may […]
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Aug
Aug
Evictions are an unfortunate event that is sometimes unavoidable. Understanding the legal process is the key to success when the only solution is to remove a tenant from the home. Legal evictions can be a lengthy process of notices, court appearances, and communications. To regain possession of their property as soon as possible, some landlords […]
21
Oct
Oct
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic still weigh heavily on landlords’ minds and wallets across the country. Here in Maryland, as courts resume activity, keeping up with the many changes is not easy. Landlords seeking an eviction may find themselves easily overwhelmed by additional paperwork needed, eligibility concerns, and changing filing dates. Below we […]
07
Jul
Jul
Cash for keys is a common practice in the property management world to avoid evicting a tenant. Learn more about what cash for keys means, the pros and cons of it as well as other eviction methods/mistakes below. What is Cash for Keys? As previously mentioned, cash for keys is a practice within the Harford […]
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Apr
Apr
Avoiding eviction mistakes is paramount for Philadelphia landlords. Evictions are complicated and if the laws and regulations aren’t followed to the tee, serious consequences can occur for landlords. Several common mistakes are easily avoidable, yet landlords and property managers continue to make them. Take a look at these ten common mistakes landlords make when evicting […]