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Lessons from Eviction Court: Don't Buy The Boat

Posted by Stephen Marshall on

Lessons from Eviction Court: Don't Buy The Boat

There’s an old saying that the two happiest days of a boat-owner’s life are the day he buys the boat and the day he sells it. The warning implied is that most people have no idea of what boat ownership actually entails, so they are relieved when they get rid of its burdens. The same warning applies generally to landlords who try to navigate the rental industry without consulting an attorney, and specifically to those that sue their tenants without seeking the advice of counsel. Many landlords, out of principle or outright anger, end up suing their tenants for damages,...

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