Evicting a tenant is not as simple as putting an eviction notice on their door. Whatever the reason for eviction may be, landlords must follow the legal requirements and respect tenants’ rights. Failing to follow due process can put landlords in an even tougher spot,...
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What does “For Sale By Owner” mean and how is it different?
When selling a home, homeowners have two primary options: hiring a real estate agent or opting for the, “For Sale By Owner” method. In today’s blog post, we delve into what FSBO entails, how it contrasts with traditional home sales, and the professionals involved in...
How can I resolve a property boundary dispute?
Boundary disputes can lead to emotional conflicts and expensive litigation between neighbors and within communities. One common dispute arises when a property owner builds a fence that is on a part of a neighbor’s property. Sometimes, this is done intentionally but...
Commercial property foreclosure process
There may be several reasons a commercial property owner cannot pay their mortgage. If this happens over a period of time, the lender may start foreclosure proceedings. Reasons for non-payment A commercial property owner can face financial hardships, such as business...
Real estate planning so you are prepared
When unexpected events happen to those around us, we often think that this will not happen to us. Unfortunately, there are many life events that individuals are ill prepared for because they want to believe that it won’t happen to them. Residents in Kentucky and...
How do I resolve commercial landlord/tenant disputes?
Landlord/tenant disputes can be complicated regardless of whether they are commercial or residential. That said Kentucky businesses that are involved in a commercial real estate landlord/tenant dispute, may be particularly interested in resolving the issue without...
What is retaliatory conduct in a landlord-tenant dispute?
For Kentucky renters and property owners, the objective is to have a fruitful agreement where both sides are satisfied. That includes the renter adhering to the rules of the property and maintaining it in a safe manner. It also means the owner provides all of the...
Perform your due diligence before you close on your deal
You put an offer on a piece of real estate and your offer was accepted! This is an exciting opportunity, but before you are headed to the closing, you are told to do your “due diligence.” What does that mean? What is due diligence? Due diligence essentially entails...
Security deposits and landlord-tenant disagreements over damage
For many Kentucky landlords, a security deposit is required for tenants to rent the property. This is a protective device in case there are issues with the tenant’s behavior in causing damage or they do not pay their rent for the duration of the contract. While most...
What can landlords do if a tenant ignores the rental agreement?
In Kentucky, the relationship between people who are renting a home or an apartment and the owner of the property can be complex. If both sides adhere to the law, there should be no cause for discord. However, disagreements happen and can spark problems for all...