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Renting an apartment or house from the Landlord or Renter point of view can be time-consuming and full of surprises. From background checks, to disputes with neighbors and on to, unfortunately, eviction, here's what you need to know to not be left out in the cold.

• Start with the Basics of Renting a House or Apartment.
• Megan's Law and Sex Offender Registry
• Landlord and Tenant Information by State

Being a Good Landlord:

• Getting a Tenant for Your Vacant Rental: From screening to signing a lease.
• From the Landlord point of view: Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords.
• What you need to know about Discrimination in Real Estate Leasing.
• Landlords should also obtain Tenant Insurance.
• Insurance Coverage for Loss of Use of Your Home should be considered.
• Is it worth the expense to hire a Property Manager?
• Homeowners' and Renters' Insurance FAQ

Being a Good Tenant:

• Know your Responsibilities and Right as a Tenant.
• From the tenant point of view: What to Expect from Your Landlord.
• Should you join a Tenant's Association?
• Moving Into a Rental? Read this now.
• If you're Moving Out of a Rental, you should know this.
• Roommates can help with your rent, but can also be trouble.
• Be a knowledgable Neighbor and Pet Owner.
• You need to know if you can get Homeowner's or Renter's Hurricane or Tornado Insurance.

Role of Real Estate Agents:

• Online Resources and E-Commerce in Real Estate.
• What are Real Estate Brokers' Obligations in Leasing?
• Are there any Remedies for broken Real Estate Brokerage Contracts?

Leases:

• What are the basics of Residential Leases?
• Here are the facts about Security Deposits and Leases.
• How to Terminate or End a Residential Lease.
• Rent and Rent Control: What you need to know.
• Protect yourself if you decide to Sublease your Rental.
• Lease Notices and Disclosures that are mandatory.
• What are the rules when Renting or Leasing a Condominium?
• Leasing information for Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parking Spaces.

Problems and Disputes:

• Ways to Resolve Disputes with Your Landlord.
• What is Eviction and what are the rules regarding it?
• Who is liable when Illegal Activities Occur on Rental Property?
• When being a good neighbor isn't enough: Disputes between Tenants or with Neighbors.
• Toxic Mold Lawsuits: What are they and how to prevent them.
• Landlord liability in Asbestos and Mesothelioma Lawsuits.
• Dog Bites and owner liability.
• Slip and Fall FAQs

Other issues:

• Do Landlord or Tenants get Tax Deductions?
• What happens to Tenants when Landlords Sell or Foreclose on their Property?
• What happens when Landlords Declare Bankruptcy
• Renters' Abandoned Property rights.