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Reconcile the Security Deposit

The Ins and Outs of Tenant Screening By George N. Skidis, Jr. Whether the tenant leaves voluntarily or by legal force,...

Reconcile the Security Deposit
posted on: May 3, 2010 | author: Editor

The Ins and Outs of Leases

By George N. Skidis, Jr. Typical Duties of the Landlord A landlord is obligated to supply possession of the...

The Ins and Outs of Leases
posted on: Apr 12, 2010 | author: Editor

Do Minors File Income Tax?

Q: Do my minor children have to file tax returns if they had earned income, or can I just include their income on my...

Do Minors File Income Tax?
posted on: Feb 26, 2010 | author: Editor

Deducting Job Search Expenses

Q: I’ve been applying for new jobs while working for my current employer. Someone told me that my job search...

Deducting Job Search Expenses
posted on: Feb 1, 2010 | author: Editor

Snow Removal

Q:     Do I have to remove snow and ice from the sidewalks on my property?  If I don’t, can I be liable if...

Snow Removal
posted on: Jan 1, 2010 | author: CIAA

Credit Card Debt ~ Statute of Limitat...

Q:    What’s the statute of limitation on a credit card debt?  I’m getting bills demanding payment on a card...

Credit Card Debt ~ Statute of Limitations
posted on: Dec 14, 2009 | author: Editor

Fair Housing Alert

HUD ISSUES GUIDES ON FAIR HOUSING ACT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development...

Fair Housing Alert
posted on: Nov 1, 2009 | author: Editor

Is My Bank Insured?

Q: My bank got taken over, apparently because it was in trouble. The new bank assures me that my accounts are...

Is My Bank Insured?
posted on: Oct 1, 2009 | author: Editor

Security Deposit Transferee Liability...

Q: After I moved into my apartment, the original landlord sold the property to a new owner. I paid my security...

Security Deposit Transferee Liability
posted on: Aug 1, 2009 | author: Editor