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.