Deed of Surrender.

A Deed of Surrender is a document which is signed by a tenant and landlord in order to officially terminate a tenancy agreement. This document must be signed by both parties in order to be legally binding. The Deed of Surrender will state the date on which the tenancy agreement is terminated, as well as … Read more

The Lowdown on Rent Control.

Rent control is a government-mandated price control on the rental price of a residential property. It is designed to keep housing affordable for lower-income renters. In most rent-controlled jurisdictions, landlords are allowed to raise rents only by a fixed percentage each year and they cannot charge whatever they want. There are two types of rent … Read more