Edition |
2nd Edition |
Description |
xv, 430 pages ; 24 cm |
Series |
--For dummies |
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--For dummies.
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Note |
Includes index. |
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"Learning made easy"--Cover |
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"Understand landlord's rights and responsibilities. Explore residential property law and recognize tenants' rights. Access 200+ templates, forms and resources online"--Cover |
Contents |
Introduction -- Part 1: Getting started with landlording fundamentals. The legal fundamentals of managing residential rentals ; Protecting your legal assets ; Taking possession of a rental property ; Hiring a property manager -- Part 2: Advertising and taking on new residents legally. Getting current about fair housing ; The legal aspects of advertising ; Rent collection and rent control ; Screening applicants ; Composing your rental contract ; Establishing a security deposit policy ; Moving in a new resident -- Part 3: Recognizing your responsibilities and liabilities. Repairing and maintaining the premises ; Minimizing injuries from potentially dangerous conditions ; Preventing and minimizing hazardous environmental conditions ; Protecting tenants and workers from criminal acts ; Understanding tenants privacy and your right to enter the premises ; Resolving landlord-resident disputes -- Part 4: Changing and ending leases. Handling cotenancies, sublets, assignments, and guests ; Revising and terminating rental contracts ; Moving a resident out -- Part 5: The part of tens. Ten tips for staying out of legal trouble ; Ten tips for being a better landlord. |
Subject |
Landlord and tenant -- United States.
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Leases.
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Rent.
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Added Author |
Griswold, Robert S., author.
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Added Title |
Landlord's legal kit for dummies. |
ISBN |
1119896347 (paperback) |
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9781119896340 (paperback) |
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