Every Landlord's Legal Guide |  | Authors: Marcia Stewart, Ralph Warner Attorney, Janet Portman Attorney
Publisher: NOLO
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 9th
Pages: 504
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Dimensions (in): 10.5 x 8.1 x 1.3
ISBN: 1413308562
Dewey Decimal Number: 346.730434
EAN: 9781413308563
ASIN: 1413308562
Publication Date: April 30, 2008
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Amazon.com Review
This is a practical, well-organized manual for how to be a good landlord and avoid some of the pitfalls of owning rental property. Sample leases and rental agreements, information about liability, discrimination, repairs, and maintenance, and how to deal with problem tenants fairly and legally are all contained in here. Maybe if more landlords read this book, more tenants would feel like they and the owner are not intrinsic adversaries. Even though we get along quite well, and have for the last 22 years, I lent my copy to my landlord--for the other tenants' sakes!
Product Description
An all-in-one authoritative guide every landlord needs
Every Landlord's Legal Guide is the most comprehensive and up-to-date legal and practical guide for residential landlords. The best, most effective way to make and save money as a landlord is to keep up with the law --and with Every Landlord's Legal Guide, you can do all that and more.
From move-in to move-out, this book covers a wide range of issues , including fair housing, repairs, sublets, screening for good tenants, environmental hazards such as mold and bed bugs (yes, bed bugs). You'll find legal and practical solutions backed by many 50-state charts with specific laws for each state. This complete resource will help you avoid hassles and headaches -- not to mention legal fees.
Here is everything you need to:
choose tenants
prepare a lease or rental agreement
collect and return deposits
avoid discrimination charges
hire a property manager
keep up with repairs and maintenance
minimize liability
deal with problem tenants
and more
Every Landlord's Legal Guide provides over 30 forms you'll need, including leases and rental agreements on the included CD-ROM.
The 9th edition is completely revised with updated information, and discusses new developments in domestic violence protections for tenants.
Landlord Forms Library on CD-ROM
Screening, Choosing, and Rejecting Applicants
Rental Application
Consent to Contact References and Perform Credit Check
Tenant References
Notice of Denial Based on Credit Report or Other Information
Notice of Conditional Acceptance Based on Credit Report or Other Information
Rental Documents and Moving In
Receipt and Holding Deposit Agreement
Landlord-Tenant Checklist
Move-In Letter
Month-to-Month Residential Rental Agreement
Month-to-Month Residential Rental Agreement (Spanish Version)
Fixed-Term Residential Lease
Fixed-Term Residential Lease (Spanish Version)
Cosigner Agreement
Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards
Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards (Spanish Version)
Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home Pamphlet
Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home Pamphlet (Spanish Version)
Property Manager Agreement
Verification of Disabled Status
Rental Documents during the Rental Term
Amendment to Lease or Rental Agreement
Letter to Original Tenant and New Cotenant
Consent to Assignment of Lease
Agreement for Delayed or Partial Rent Payments
Repairs and Maintenance
Time Estimate for Repair
Semiannual Safety and Maintenance Update
Agreement Regarding Tenant Alterations to Rental Unit
Notice of Intent to Enter Dwelling Unit
Resident's Maintenance/Repair Request
Handling and Returning Security Deposits
Letter for Returning Entire Security Deposit
Security Deposit Itemization (Deductions for Repairs and Cleaning)
Security Deposit Itemization (Deductions for Repairs, Cleaning, and Unpaid Rent)
Terminating Tenancies
Tenant's Notice of Intent to Move Out
Landlord-Tenant Agreement to Terminate Lease
Move-Out Letter
Warning Letter for Lease or Rental Agreement Violation
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| Customer Reviews:
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 I couldn't recommend this book ENOUGH! March 3, 2000
81 out of 82 found this review helpful
This book has helped through every step of buying my first investment property. It's like having your own professional standing over your shoulder, reminding you about every detail of every step. The section on insurance alone is completely priceless, pointing out that a landlord needs not just property loss coverage but also personal liability. And not just physical liability, but coverage of potential slander, libel, discrimination, unlawful eviction, invasion of privacy suits... And don't forget loss of rents! It's that kind of detail that maybe someone who's done this before would call 'basic.' But I admit: I am no pro, yet when I called an insurance agent and explained what I wanted coverage for, he said to me,
Exactly what I was looking for. Encompassing, but not vague. October 29, 1999
James W. Miller (Huntington West Virginia)
55 out of 55 found this review helpful
Very Good. The author has done a great job of discussing many legal pitfalls of rental property, and how to avoid them. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in becoming a landlord. The book provides everything from preventive measures when screening prospective tenants, to keeping good tenants, to removing poor tenants. It explores the many rights and responsibilities you have as a landlord. Explinations of laws are written in a no nonsence format. A Must Have.
I couldn't recommend this book ENOUGH!!! February 27, 2001
Po (Edison, NJ United States)
53 out of 57 found this review helpful
This book has helped through every step of buying my first investment property. It's like having your own professional standing over your shoulder, reminding you about every detail of every step. The section on insurance alone is completely priceless, pointing out that a landlord needs not just property loss coverage but also personal liability. And not just physical liability, but coverage of potential slander, libel, discrimination, unlawful eviction, invasion of privacy suits... And don't forget loss of rents! It's that kind of detail that maybe someone who's done this before would call 'basic.' But I admit: I am no pro, yet when I called an insurance agent and explained what I wanted coverage for, he said to me, "Um, you've done this before, haven't you?" Thank you, nolo!
No Landlord Should Be Without This Guide! March 4, 1999
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
This book is fantastic for the experienced, as well as the inexperienced landlord. It sets out in plain English some of the common legal pitfalls landlords run into and how to avoid them. The books cites examples - some quite frightening - of how these pitfalls occur and the appropriate action to take. The book clearly outlines the differences in particular laws between the states. It explains all aspects of landlord law from finding goods tenants to dismissing bad tenants. The book makes a great desk reference and it's cheaper than a lawyer!
This is a very informative and helpful book. June 4, 1999
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
This is an excellenct source for anyone who intends to be a landlord. It provides detailed information on all aspects of renting out your home, including common mistakes to avoid. The forms in the back are especially helpful. If you have a personal computer, get the edition that comes with a disk. That way you can fill out all the necessary forms quickly and without hassles. We lent our copy to my brother, and now we have to order another copy for ourselves because he doesn't want to give it back!
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