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.

Autorentext

Laurence C. Harmon, JD, is the CEO of HARMONLAW
LLC, specializing in apartment-related legal and property
management consulting.

Robert S. Griswold, MBA, MSBA, is a successful real
estate investor and property manager with a large portfolio of
residential and commercial rental properties.

Zusammenfassung
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.

Inhalt

Introduction 1

Part I: Getting Started with Landlording Fundamentals
5

Chapter 1: Grasping the Legal Fundamentals of Managing
Residential Rentals 7

Chapter 2: Protecting Your Legal Assets 23

Chapter 3: Taking Possession of a Rental Property 41

Chapter 4: Hiring a Property Manager 59

Part II: Advertising and Taking on New Residents
Legally 75

Chapter 5: Getting the Lowdown on Fair Housing 77

Chapter 6: Exploring the Legal Aspects of Advertising 99

Chapter 7: Addressing the Legalities of Rent Collection and Rent
Control 111

Chapter 8: Screening Applicants: Knowing When to Approve or
Reject Them 137