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Landlord's legal kit for dummies, by Laurence C. Harmon, JD, and Robert S. Griswold, MSBA

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Landlord's legal kit for dummies, by Laurence C. Harmon, JD, and Robert S. Griswold, MSBA

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Landlord's legal kit for dummies

Oclc number

1292590929

Responsibility statement

by Laurence C. Harmon, JD, and Robert S. Griswold, MSBA

Series statement

--For dummies

Table Of 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

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