rentals

My tenant moved out of his apartment but his ex-girlfriend is still staying there. She’s not on the lease and refuses to pay rent. What now?

Your tenant has moved out, but his ex-girlfriend, who isn’t listed on the lease, remains in the apartment, refusing to leave or pay rent. In this situation it’essential to proceed carefully and within the law.
October 7, 2025 Jane O'Shea

I inherited a rental property from my dad earlier this year, but the tenants refuse to pay rent and I have to cover the expenses. What now?

You inherited a rental property thinking that it would bring in income. But the tenants refuse to pay rent. We look at some steps and strategies to help you get to a solution.
September 19, 2025 Sammy Tran

I co-signed a lease for my cousin. He skipped town, and now the landlord’s coming after me. What are my options?

Co-signing a lease for someone can seem like a nice thing to do, particularly if they're your family—you're helping them out, right? Well, not in this case. If your cousin who's never been much of a person of their word has decided to skip town on a lease that you co-signed, you're up the creek without a paddle. Here's how to handle it.
September 3, 2025 Jack Hawkins