There are strict rules governing housing in most areas, and regulations vary from location to location. To learn about the specific laws and regulations in your area, it's best to get in touch with a good lawyer in your area who is familiar with the housing field. Let them know you are interested in managing apartments, and ask what relevant policies you need to know about. Lawyers may also be able to advise you on tax liabilities and potential credits related to renting property. To find a lawyer, you can begin by searching for something like, "landlord lawyer Los Angeles." You can also ask any lawyers you know if they can refer you to a lawyer who specializes in matters related to property and renting. Once you have one or more potential lawyers, set up a meeting with each. Talk to them about your plans for renting, and decide if they seem like someone you could work with. If so, talk with them about the services they can provide and the fees they will charge. Your entire property should be insured against loss, damage, and other issues. If you have employees managing or maintaining the property, make sure that they are also properly insured. Check with a lawyer and/or insurance agent if you aren't sure what kind of protection you need. This is a legal contract that covers the agreement between the landlord and tenant. It is signed when a tenant and landlord agree to rent an apartment, and copies are kept for both parties. You can find lease templates online, or talk to your lawyer about what information to put in one. Most leases include things like: The names and signatures of the tenant(s) and landlord. The date the lease was signed. The starting and ending dates that the property will be rented Rent costs and due dates Policies on security deposits and lease termination Information on any environmental hazards present at the property Optional policies on things like subletting and any utilities included in the rent This is usually used to cover expenses in the event that there are damages or other problems with the apartment when a tenant moves out. However, there are specific legal regulations governing how to collect, manage, and return security deposits (if the apartment is satisfactory upon move-out). Ask your lawyer to explain the policies regarding security deposits. You may be required to hold the funds in escrow while the tenant occupies the apartment, and return the deposit, minus any valid charges, within a certain time period, such as 30 days. Refer to the Landlord Tenant Act in your state or region to find out how long you have to return the deposit and/or a settlement statement. Many areas have laws that now require landlords to let tenants know if there is lead paint or plumbing in the apartment building. If there are other environmental hazards that tenants may be exposed to, let them know in writing. This will provide legal protection and let tenants make good choices.
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One-sentence summary -- Find a good lawyer. Purchase insurance. Write a lease. Ask tenants for a security deposit. Let your tenants know about any environmental hazards.

Article: This method covers problems in the form logb(x)logb(a){\displaystyle {
rac {\log _{b}(x)}{\log _{b}(a)}}}. However, it does not work for a few special cases: The log of a negative number is undefined for all bases (such as log(3){\displaystyle \log(-3)} or log4(5){\displaystyle \log _{4}(-5)}). Write "no solution." The log of zero is also undefined for all bases. If you see a term such as ln(0){\displaystyle \ln(0)}, write "no solution." The log of one in any base (log(1){\displaystyle \log(1)}) always equals zero, since x0=1{\displaystyle x^{0}=1} for all values of x. Replace that logarithm with 1 instead of using the method below. If the two logarithms have different bases, such as log3(x)log4(a){\displaystyle {
rac {log_{3}(x)}{log_{4}(a)}}}, and you cannot simplify either one into an integer, the problem is not feasible to solve by hand. Assuming you did not find any of the exceptions above, you can now simplify the problem into one logarithm. To do this, use the formula logb(x)logb(a)=loga(x){\displaystyle {
rac {\log _{b}(x)}{\log _{b}(a)}}=\log _{a}(x)}. Example 1: Solve the problem log16log2{\displaystyle {
rac {\log {16}}{\log {2}}}}.Start by converting this into one logarithm using the formula above: log16log2=log2(16){\displaystyle {
rac {\log {16}}{\log {2}}}=\log _{2}(16)}. This formula is the "change of base" formula, derived from basic logarithmic properties. Remember, to solve loga(x){\displaystyle \log _{a}(x)}, think "a?=x{\displaystyle a^{?}=x}" or "What exponent can I raise a by to get x?" It's not always feasible to solve this without a calculator, but if you're lucky, you'll end up with an easily simplified logarithm. Example 1 (cont.): Rewrite log2(16){\displaystyle \log _{2}(16)} as 2?=16{\displaystyle 2^{?}=16}. The value of "?" is the answer to the problem. You may need to find it by trial and error:22=22=4{\displaystyle 2^{2}=2*2=4}23=42=8{\displaystyle 2^{3}=4*2=8}24=82=16{\displaystyle 2^{4}=8*2=16}16 is what you were looking for, so log2(16){\displaystyle \log _{2}(16)} = 4. Some logarithms are very difficult to solve by hand. You'll need a calculator if you need the answer for a practical purpose. If you're solving problems in math class, your teacher most likely expects you to leave the answer as a logarithm. Here's another example using this method on a more difficult problem: Example 2: What is log3(58)log3(7){\displaystyle {
rac {\log _{3}(58)}{\log _{3}(7)}}}? Convert this into one logarithm: log3(58)log3(7)=log7(58){\displaystyle {
rac {\log _{3}(58)}{\log _{3}(7)}}=\log _{7}(58)}. (Notice that the 3 in each initial log disappears; this is true for any base.) Rewrite as 7?=58{\displaystyle 7^{?}=58} and test possible values of?:72=77=49{\displaystyle 7^{2}=7*7=49}73=497=343{\displaystyle 7^{3}=49*7=343}Since 58 falls between these two numbers, log7(58){\displaystyle \log _{7}(58)} has no integer answer. Leave your answer as log7(58){\displaystyle \log _{7}(58)}.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Check for negative numbers and ones. Convert the expression into one logarithm. Calculate by hand if possible. Leave the answer in logarithm form if you cannot simplify it.