Absentee landlord

Appendix Glossary Activist burnout: “a state of emotional exhaustion that causes previously committed individuals to disengage from social action” (Boggess, 2012). Cataloging of skills: This refers to an organizational process that identifies the skills held by its members, including grassroots leaders. Specifically, it identifies the strengths, needs, and potential areas for development. It is especially significant for organizations focused on leadership development because it provides…

Introduction The author of Evicted, Matthew Desmond, exposes the restrictions those in extreme poverty may face daily. Based in Milwaukee Wisconsin, Desmond takes his readers into the lives of those living in poorly maintained housing where tenants experience health problems, eviction, and at times even death. The property owners are wealthy and thrive off profits made by those less fortunate, yet do minimal maintenance to preserve their rental units. The families residing in the rentals cope…

Landlord-Tenant Law Landlords and tenants both have rights and accountabilities in the development of an ownership agreement. All parties must have a clear understanding of what the lease terms mean to avoid issues. When a property owner and a renter signs on leasing a house, trailer, or etc., many things need to be made clear, including the cost of the payment, the date the rent due, limits on late fees, length of the ownership, if he or she pays for utilities (like gas, electricity, or etc.)…

The issue of race in addition to other social justice themes such as dignity, and the right to shelter are significant when addressing this issues of homelessness and eviction and are important to report. In Matthew Desmonds Evicted, Desmond depicts the true human impact of poverty and eviction. In this book, we become intimate with the characters whose very existence revolves around their fight for survival. What do you do when the majority of your income goes directly to rent? How do you eat,…

Condos offer conveniences that townhomes and single family homes do not. A condominium is property individually owned and also shared within the condo community. As a condo owner you will own the "inside" of your property (everything inside your door) but share common areas with your neighbors. So you own your kitchen, but not your roof or the hallway leading to your door. Your condo association, collects monthly fees from you to manage and maintain the common areas. That means the condo…

It is no uncommon for a tenant to initially agree to a no pet contract. A few months later, they may then decide to get a pet. How they decide to handle the situation can be very telling. If they are honest and open with you by asking for your permission, then they are more than likely willing to work with you to keep the pet. However, if they hide the pet from you, then this can be a negative sign. Once you confirm that your tenants have a pet living in their rental space without your…

people also worry about the maintenance expenses. If one were to own a home they would have been responsible to fix all of the property damages such as a pipe leak, but instead if you rented a home, all you have do is call the landlord and you would be able to ask the landlord to fix the property. From doing so, many people feel relieved when they can just pass the job that needs to be done because they feel that maintenance is a pain. (Smith, n.d.) When thinking of renting or buying a home,…

LEASE, made the 1st day of January, 2016 between Luis Alberto Garay, hereinafter called "Landlord" and, Jorge Olguin Serrano, hereinafter called "Tenant(s)." 1. PREMISES/TERM/USE: Landlord agrees to lease to Tenant(s) the house located at 552 Sea Shell Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89110 hereinafter called the "Premises" for a term of 12 months beginning on January 1, 2016 and ending on December 31, 2016, for use and occupancy by Tenant(s) as a strictly residential dwelling. 2. RENT: The rent for the term…

One of the biggest questions that many people are asking is should I buy a house? This is a very good question to ask. There is an ongoing debate on rather buying a house is better than continuing to rent one. Consider the stability, freedom, and now the affordability that buying your own house can bring. In most cases it’s more beneficial to buy a home instead of renting one. If you have ever considered buying a house, I’m going to tell you why you’re on the right track. Buying a…

Evicted, a New York Times Bestseller book written by Matthew Desmond, captured many faces of a culturally diverse population. Many parallel stories were narrated, yet each was unique and contained tremendous consequences as well as the depth of its kind. The beauty in Desmond’s writing was signified by his audacious remark, with words and sentences that provoked one’s deepest feelings. These allowed the author to develop a stronger connection with the readers as they progressed and…