How can I force a dead-beat to pay the rent she owes me?

We rented a property to a acquantainance and since it was supposed to be a short period of time, we did not make a contractual agreement. This little prick has been late and she now owes one full month of rent. What are my options, I need the money to pay the mortgage one more [...]

Is it better to lease or buy property for a small business?

I am looking to open up a lounge in the Rochester area, and I wanted to know should I lease or buy property?

Is it a good or bad time to buy property in Toronto? How is affordability in this city nowadays?

Hi, I am looking to buy a property in Toronto to rent out until i move there in 5 years time. What are must avoid areas and what could i expect to get for $175,000 canadian dollars. any info appreciated.

How do I replace my kitchen cabinets?

We’ve got older cabinets and I know it’s process to get new ones, but I’m interested in the easiest and most economical way. Of course, that are nice as well!!

What is the next up and coming town to buy property in on the shore of Lake Michigan?

I am looking at property in the Michigan towns of Petoskey, Boyne City, Charlevoix, and futher south between New Buffalo and South Haven. I wonder if I will get more for my money in some other city on the shore that isn’t as popular but has a fun downtown experiencing revitalization. If you know what [...]

when buying a foreclosure is it possible to find some that people have it all but payed off?

Has anyone thats in the industry ever found a home going into foreclosure that has been dramatically paid down however the owner could no longer pay for it? The reason I ask is I saw on a few websites properties that the only thing owed on them was 80,000-100,000. The market values of the house [...]

my co-op is renovating the hallways,can they make me replace bathroom tiles?

the super said I must replace the tiles in my bathrooms to guard against future leaks. He said he would replace the tiles, for $3800., around the bathtub, but only up to 24 inches. He is not an engineer and said that just by looking he could tell there was moisture seeping thru the tiles. [...]

we vacated our rented property 2 months ago,after due notice.Landlord is claiming frivolous damages?

And he is also holding back our rent balance. We left it in impeccable condition.His damage correction charges is just £20 short of our deposit!! It includes clearing the smell and cleaning finger marks on mirror. What is the surest and cheapest way of claiming our money back.Estate agents is helpless without landlords permission to [...]

Should tenants have to have a licence to rent property?

References do not seem to work. With a licence this can be endorced if the tenants fails to pay rent, damages the property or upsets nearby residents with excessive noise. This would warn any new landlord of potential trouble. The landlord should also be liable if they rent their property to a tenant they know [...]

no equity in the house, partner wants to buy me out -?

my ex partner wants to keep the house but buy me out – there is no equity in the house at the moment due to undervalue by the bank the mortgage is with. ex is a big big earner, but doesnt want to get out a loan – he has banked with them 20 years [...]