Janet Portman

Essential rental forms, including a legally-compliant lease, that every landlord needs Small residential landlords face the choice of hiring expensive lawyers to write leases and forms, or buying generic forms online or from big box stationery stores. Here is an alternative: A lease and associated forms that, when used in conjunction with the law charts in the back of the book, result in leases and agreements that will pass legal muster. Don't guess at the law--use Nolo's resources to get it right.

The legal forms and state rules every landlord and property manager needs To keep up with the law and make money as a residential landlord, you need a guide you can trust: Every Landlord's Legal Guide. From move-in to move-out, here's help with legal, financial, and day-to-day issues. You'll avoid hassles and headaches--not to mention legal fees and lawsuits. Use this top-selling book to: screen and choose tenants prepare leases and rental agreements avoid discrimination, invasion of privacy, personal injury, and other lawsuits hire a property manager keep up with repairs and maintenance make security deposit deductions handle broken leases learn how to terminate a tenancy for nonpayment of rent or other lease violations restrict tenants from renting their place on Airbnb, and deal with bed bugs, mold, and lead hazards. The 17th edition is completely updated to provide your state's current laws on security deposits, rent, entry, termination, late rent notices, and more. It also provides tips and guidance to help landlords navigate new state and local laws on screening tenants. Attorneys Ann O'Connell, a Nolo editor and real estate broker, and Janet Portman, Nolo's Executive Editor, specialize in landlord-tenant law. Together, they are also co-authors of Leases and Rental Agreements and Every Tenant's Legal Guide.

Sooner or later it will happen ... The landlord ignores your repair requests. Your roommates are once again late with their share of the rent. Your upstairs neighbors party all the time. The landlord won't return your security deposit. How can you deal with these problems--and others--or prevent them from happening at all? Turn to Renters' Rights if you need to: break a lease and leave early sublet your apartment deal with unwelcome landlord intrusions resolve a dispute with your roommate get your landlord to make repairs collect your full security deposit when you move out fight discrimination or retaliation, and The 12th edition is completely updated to reflect changes to state laws and federal antidiscrimination laws. It also includes advice on how to deal with corporate landlords and property managers, and how to find out if you're entitled to legal representation if you end up in court. Are you a California resident? Check out California's Tenants' Rights

Create a solid, binding lease that complies with your state laws If you rent out residential real estate, you need to createdocuments that are legally valid where your rental property is located. Everystate has its own rules when it comes to what landlords must include in theirleases, and one-size-fits-all forms simply cannot comply with every state'slaws. This book gives you a template and several 50-state law charts, which youcan use to create a lease or monthly rental agreement that will work in yourstate. You'll also get customizable versions of key rental forms you need, including: a fixed-term lease a month-to-month rental agreement a rental application tenant reference and credit check forms move-in and move-out letters, and a property inspection checklist. The 16th edition is completely updated to reflect the latestlandlord-tenant laws--find out what your state requires regarding securitydeposits, entry to rental property, disclosures, termination notices, and muchmore. This new edition also covers topics relevant to today's landlords, suchas the wisdom of asking for applicants' criminal history, the issues toconsider when asking for attorneys' fees, and how to evaluate tenant screeningreports.

The 101 on earning rental income from a single-family homeDo you own a house you'd like to rent out rather than sell? It's a common scenario in today's market, especially if you've inherited a house, are moving to another home, or are buying an investment property. And the logical next step might be for you to become a first-time landlord. Follow the advice in this book to ease into your new role and earn substantial profits while avoiding costly mistakes.Learn your legal obligations.Estimate costs and profits.Choose good tenants and avoid problem ones.Make the most of valuable tax deductions.Handle repairs and property management tasks.The 7th edition is updated to cover the latest IRS limits regarding landlord tax deductions.

Renters have many legal rights--learn yours and how to protect them The only book of its kind, Every Tenant's Legal Guide gives you the legal and practical information you need (plus dozens of sample letters and forms) to find a great rental and landlord. Learn your rights regarding pets, guests, deposits, and privacy, and find out how to: - notify your landlord about needed repairs and use rent withholding or repair-and-deduct if you have to- avoid disputes with roommates over rent, deposits, guests, and noise- fight illegal discrimination, retaliation, or sexual harassment- navigate state and local rent control laws- deal with hazards like lead paint, mold, and bed bugs- break a lease with minimum liability, and- get your security deposit returned on time.The 11th edition of Every Tenant's Legal Guide includes charts detailing every state's landlord-tenant laws. This edition also includes information on how to deal with large, impersonal corporate landlords and the competitive rental markets found in nearly every state.

Sooner or later it will happen ... The landlord ignores your repair requests. Your roommates are once again late with their share of the rent. Your upstairs neighbors party all the time. The landlord won't return your security deposit. How can you deal with these problems--and others--or prevent them from happening at all? Turn to Renters' Rights if you need to: break a lease and leave early sublet your apartment deal with unwelcome landlord intrusions resolve a dispute with your roommate get your landlord to make repairs collect your full security deposit when you move out fight discrimination or retaliation, and The 11th edition is completely updated to reflect changes to state laws and federal antidiscrimination laws. It also includes advice on how to deal with corporate landlords and property managers. Are you a California resident? Check out California's Tenants' Rights