Title: Every landlord's legal guide /
Authors: Stewart, Marcia.; Warner, Ralph; Portman, Janet.; Warner, Ralph
Publisher: Nolo,
Year: 2010
Subjects: Landlord and tenant United States Popular works; Leases United States Popular works.; Rent United States Popular works.; Landlords United States Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Abstract: From move-in to move-out, this book helps with legal, financial and day-to-day issues. The reader will learn how to avoid hassles and headaches of being a landlord--not to mention legal fees.
Contents: 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 liability 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 -- Terminations and evictions -- Lawyers and legal research -- Appendixes. A, State landlord-tenant law charts ; B, How to use the Landlord Forms Library CD-ROM.