Landlord Guides
Plain-English answers for the situations the standard rental advice never covers. Each guide ends with the right lease type for what you are doing.
Guide
Renting to Family or Friends
Why a written lease matters even when you trust the tenant, and how to keep the relationship intact when something goes wrong.
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Renting Out a Basement Apartment
Room rental versus full lease, egress and CO requirements, separate utilities, and how to set house rules that hold up.
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What Happens to the Lease When a Tenant Dies
Who is responsible for rent after a tenant passes away, how to handle belongings legally, and how to re-rent the unit fast.
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