A Good Lease
What makes a good lease? You can get a lease almost anywhere. You can get one free from a Realtor. You can buy one at an office supply store or even make your own. The lease is always subject to state law of the property being leased. If your lease has parts that become illegal or invalid the rest of the lease is still good typically and is still enforceable to the current laws. A good lease should be strict but fair. Judges still see tenants as victims in court when they are being evicted so to have an outrageous one sided lease will only cause a Judge to dismiss most of it just on that...
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Mold is a four letter word and people react to it like it is a curse. Most cases of mold are not as serious as people think. It is too cold here in Illinois to support the real dangerous types of mold so unless you are allergic to mold it is more gross than dangerous. Mold is everywhere even on you at all times. Without mold we would be swimming in our dead skin cells and other organic material that would not be broken down. It is the equivalent of rust to cellulose. That being said mold is eating wood and other organic materials. In your bathtub mold is not eating the tub it is eating the...
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This is a copy of one our manged properties on craigslist. I get at least one call a week from someone asking me if this is a real offer. I found this after one caller had the international number that lead to Nigeria. The person on the phone claims to be Dan Satre. It is NOT Dan Satre. Dan Satre is my friend and my Real Estate Broker at ERA Naper Realty. Having the sign on this property has cause many a confused person to call me through my office which is local to Naperville. The price is way to good to be true in this add and the house is currently being rented through Realtors. If not for...
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Maintenance and Repair Tips: Remove your Hose How to repair a hole in drywall Replace your Furnace Filter Mold Legal FAQ’s and Tips: Tips
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Hey everyone. Just another example of saving you a big headache for very little money. When replacing your furnace filter be aware that there should be an arrow (sometimes hand drawn) on the duct work showing the direction of air flow. You should make sure the arrow on the filter points the same direction when replacing the air filter. The cost of the furnace filter: around 50 cents. Having reliable heat this winter: Priceless. Keeping your furnace clean will save you money in many ways. First it will run more efficiently and it will help prevent it from breaking. Repairs for furnaces are...
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Here is a good example of one of the preferred ways to repair a large hole in drywall that doesn’t reach the studs. If you are a tenant you will want to inform your landlord and check to see if you are allowed to do this type of repair and even. If you do the repair your work will be up for scrutiny of the landlord. So you might get charged to get it redone or touched up after your lease is up. The materials are inexpensive for this type of work but this repair can be expensive due to drying time and expertise of a professional. The materials can be acquired at any home improvement...
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