Every landlord's legal guide

Stewart, Marcia, (author.). Portman, Janet, (author.). O'Connell, Ann (Ann Kristin), 1979- (author.).

Summary:

"Being a landlord isn't easy: constantly changing laws, unpredictable tenants, and never-ending maintenance make every day a challenge. Every Landlord's Legal Guide makes being a landlord easier: it bundles all the legal and practical solutions landlords and property managers need to anticipate and address these challenges in one comprehensive source. From move-in to move-out, this book provides up-to-date guidance on issues such as complying with fair housing law, finding and screening tenants, documenting agreements with tenants, collecting security deposits and rent, handling repairs, ending tenancies, and evicting tenants. Every Landlord's Legal Guide also includes easy-to-reference charts listing landlord-tenant laws in each of the 50 states. Nolo's bestselling Every Landlord's Legal Guide helps landlords and managers: Screen and choose tenants ; Prepare leases and rental agreements ; Make security deposit deductions ; Avoid discrimination charges ; Keep up with repairs and maintenance ; Hire a property manager ; Minimize liability for personal injury lawsuits ; Handle broken leases, and ; Deal with problem tenants. Never draft a form from scratch again. Downloads of over 30 essential forms are included with Every Landlord's Legal Guide. Use the samples and explanations in the book to customize the forms to address a unique business need or comply with a specific state's law. This (15th) edition is completely revised and updated, covering updated state and federal laws on eviction, required landlord disclosures, security deposits, and much more." -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781413327625
ISBN: 1413327621
Physical Description: 514 pages : forms ; 28 cm
Edition: 15th edition.
Publisher: [Berkeley, CA] : Nolo, 2020.
Copyright: ©2020

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction: your landlord companion -- Screening tenants: your most important decision -- Preparing leases and rental agreements -- Basic rent rules -- Security deposits -- Discrimination -- Property managers -- Getting the tenant moved in -- Cotenants, sublets, and assignments -- Landlord's duty to repair and maintain the premises -- Landlord's liability for tenant injuries from dangerous conditions -- Landlord's liabilities for environmental health hazards -- Landlord's liability for criminal activity -- Landlord's right of entry and tenants' privacy -- Ending a tenancy -- Returning security deposits and other move-out issues -- Problems with tenants: how to resolve disputes without a lawyer -- Late rent, terminations, and evictions -- Lawyers and legal research.