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The Landlord Guide to The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

According to The Landlord Guide to The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) featured on RentLaw.com the FCRA is an "American federal law that regulates the collection, dissemination, and use of consumer credit information."  The FCRA Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) collaborate to form consumer credit rights.  It is common practice for landlords to use credit reports to evaluate potential tenants, however, credit report use must be within the provisions stated by the FCRA. 

Read the entire article The Landlord Guide to The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) featured on RentLaw.com

Eviction: Evicting Tenants

According to Eviction: Evicting Tenants on RentLaw.com, an eviction is the legal process by which a given landlord seeks to reclaim the premisis at which the given tenant resides.  However, the eviction process varies from state to state especially with respect to notification requirements.  Furthermore, it is important that a tenant know the eviction laws within the state that he is residing to protect himself from unlawful eviction. 

Read the entire article Eviction: Evicting Tentants on RentLaw.com

New York City Eviction Law

Eviction - Evicting Tenants

According to RentLaw.com The National Landlord/Tenant Guide, the eviction process is one by which, "An "eviction" is a legal proceeding by which the landlord seeks to reclaim the premises (apartment or home) and put the tenant out."  Eviction processes vary by state law, but the article on RentLaw.com provides some general guidelines to landlords.  Also, if you are a tenant you need to become educated in order to defend yourself against unlawful evictions. 

Read the article Eviction - Evicting Tenants on RentLaw.com in order to understand the process.

New York Security Deposits

New York Security Deposits are required of tenants according to virtually any New York lease.  The secuirty deposit is typically one month's rent and is usually returned unless any lawful destruction has occured beside normal wear and tear.   A landlord may use the security deposit primarily for two reasons: 1) as reinbursement for repairs and 2) as reinbursement for unpaid rent. 

To become more knowledgeable of security deposits as a tenant or a landlord read the entire article New York Security Deposits on RentLaw.com

New York State Rights of Residential Owners & Tenants Educational Pamplet

New York State Rights of Residential Owners & Tenants Educational Pamplet on RentLaw.com; The National Landlord Tenant Guidelines, is intended as a general guideline of rental information for Landlords and prospective Tenants.  However, the pamplet is resourceful to both Landlords and Tenants as it provides information regarding the legal relationship between the Owner & Tenant. 

For more information read the entire pamplet New York State Rights of Residential Owners & Tenants Educational Pamplet at RentLaw.com