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Every Landlord's Legal Guide

Every Landlord's Legal GuideAuthors: Marcia Stewart, Ralph Warner Attorney, Janet Portman Attorney
Publisher: NOLO
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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 94 reviews
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 10
Pages: 462
Number Of Items: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.3 x 1

ISBN: 1413311970
Dewey Decimal Number: 346.730434
EAN: 9781413311976
ASIN: 1413311970

Publication Date: May 10, 2010
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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:

  • screen and choosing 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

    Every Landlord's Legal Guide provides over 30 forms you'll need, including leases and rental agreements, on the included CD-ROM. The 10th edition is completely revised with the latest in the law, plus explanations of new federal rules affecting foreclosed properties and new information on security deposits in your state.

    The 10th edition is completely revised with updated information, and discusses new developments in domestic violence protections for tenants. (20080202)


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    5 out of 5 stars 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,


    5 out of 5 stars 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.


    5 out of 5 stars 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!


    5 out of 5 stars 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!


    5 out of 5 stars 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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