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    Every Landlord's Legal Guide

    By Marcia Stewart and Janet Portman

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    Every Landlord's Legal Guide gives landlords and property managers the legal and practical solutions they need to rent residential property right. 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 bedbugs, and evictions. Handy 50-state charts list specific laws for each state.

    Nolo's bestselling Every Landlord's Legal Guide helps landlords and managers:
    • screen and choose tenants
    • prepare leases and rental agreements
    • make security deposit deductions
    • avoid discrimination charges
    • keep up with repairs and maintenance
    • hire a property manager
    • minimize liability for personal injury lawsuits,
    • handle broken leases and terminations, and
    • deal with problem tenants.
    This book provides over 30 forms landlords and managers need, including state-specific leases and rental agreements. This (14th) edition is completely revised with the latest in federal and state laws, including updated rules on evictions and terminations.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNOLO
    Release dateMay 1, 2018
    ISBN9781413325188
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    Every Landlord's Legal Guide
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    Marcia Stewart

    Marcia Stewart writes and edits for Nolo on landlord-tenant law, real estate, and other consumer issues. She is the coauthor of Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home, Every Landlord's Legal Guide, and Rental Agreements, Renters' Rights.

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