Laurence C. Harmon & Robert S. Griswold 
Landlord’s Legal Kit For Dummies [EPUB ebook] 

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.

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