| Author: | Laurence Harmon, Robert S. Griswold | ISBN: | 9781118775110 |
| Publisher: | Wiley | Publication: | June 2, 2014 |
| Imprint: | For Dummies | Language: | English |
| Author: | Laurence Harmon, Robert S. Griswold |
| ISBN: | 9781118775110 |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication: | June 2, 2014 |
| Imprint: | For Dummies |
| Language: | English |
The landlord's essential guide to residential rental law
Landlord's Legal Kit For Dummies is a comprehensive guide to the laws and legalities of renting property. This one-stop legal reference provides both guidance and the correct forms that help landlords avoid tenant issues, which could lead to legal ramifications. From screening potential tenants to handling your own insurance and taxes, you'll find expert insight in this easy-to-read style that simplifies complex legal matters into understandable terms. The book includes access to all the needed legal forms in both English and Spanish, and contains current information about applicable codes, ordinances, and policies across the country.
Landlords have a responsibility to provide a safe, fully operational home for their tenants, and oversights can result in major court settlements. As a landlord, you need to know what the law requires of you. You also need to understand your rights, and the actions available to you when the tenant is in the wrong. This resource brings you up to speed, with the most current information about residential rental property law. The book covers privacy rights, domicile laws, paperwork, and more.
- Features up-to-date lease forms and contracts available for download online
- Provides information about applicant screening questionnaires and anti-discrimination policies
- Includes state and local building codes, health ordinances, and landlord-tenant laws
- Instructs you how to handle breach of lease situations and evictions
There's even guidance on hiring a lawyer to protect your assets, property, and rights. Ignorance of the law is no excuse in court, and it frequently leads to misunderstandings that can hurt your wallet and your reputation. Before you lease another property, get all your ducks in a row with the essential instruction and tools in Landlord's Legal Kit For Dummies.
The landlord's essential guide to residential rental law
Landlord's Legal Kit For Dummies is a comprehensive guide to the laws and legalities of renting property. This one-stop legal reference provides both guidance and the correct forms that help landlords avoid tenant issues, which could lead to legal ramifications. From screening potential tenants to handling your own insurance and taxes, you'll find expert insight in this easy-to-read style that simplifies complex legal matters into understandable terms. The book includes access to all the needed legal forms in both English and Spanish, and contains current information about applicable codes, ordinances, and policies across the country.
Landlords have a responsibility to provide a safe, fully operational home for their tenants, and oversights can result in major court settlements. As a landlord, you need to know what the law requires of you. You also need to understand your rights, and the actions available to you when the tenant is in the wrong. This resource brings you up to speed, with the most current information about residential rental property law. The book covers privacy rights, domicile laws, paperwork, and more.
- Features up-to-date lease forms and contracts available for download online
- Provides information about applicant screening questionnaires and anti-discrimination policies
- Includes state and local building codes, health ordinances, and landlord-tenant laws
- Instructs you how to handle breach of lease situations and evictions
There's even guidance on hiring a lawyer to protect your assets, property, and rights. Ignorance of the law is no excuse in court, and it frequently leads to misunderstandings that can hurt your wallet and your reputation. Before you lease another property, get all your ducks in a row with the essential instruction and tools in Landlord's Legal Kit For Dummies.
