Howdy, landlord! Get on the right side of the law with Dummies
Landlord's Legal Kit For Dummies contains all the resources landlords need to unpack the legal side of renting properties. Inside you'll find worksheets, templates, and friendly explanations that will help you find success. Once you have your property and your tenants, you'll need to make sure you operate within your rights, complete all the necessary admin, and handle taxes in an accurate and timely way. This book can help you do just that, with the latest paperwork, helpful details and examples, and a breakdown of taxes and laws. Plus, you can go beyond the book by accessing online documents that take your learning to the next level.
Understand all the latest housing laws that pertain to your specific rental situation Find drafts of all the legal forms you’ll need as a landlord Access easy-to-use tax worksheets and clear descriptions of tax rules without legal jargon Recognize your rights as a landlord and understand your tenants' rights
This is the perfect Dummies guide for both new and experienced landlords who need a hands-on legal reference for all the laws surrounding rent, rental properties, and tenants.
By:
Robert S. Griswold,
Laurence C. Harmon
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions:
Height: 231mm,
Width: 185mm,
Spine: 28mm
Weight: 590g
ISBN: 9781119896340
ISBN 10: 1119896347
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 16 December 2022
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Landlording Fundamentals 5 Chapter 1: The Legal Fundamentals of Managing Residential Rentals 7 Chapter 2: Protecting Your Legal Assets 23 Chapter 3: Taking Possession of a Rental Property 49 Chapter 4: Hiring a Property Manager 69 Part 2: Advertising and Taking on New Tenants Legally 93 Chapter 5: Getting Current about Fair Housing 95 Chapter 6: The Legal Aspects of Advertising 125 Chapter 7: Rent Collection and Rent Control 139 Chapter 8: Screening Applicants 171 Chapter 9: Composing Your Rental Contract 191 Chapter 10: Establishing a Security Deposit Policy 225 Chapter 11: Moving in a New Tenant 245 Part 3: Recognizing Your Responsibilities and Liabilities 265 Chapter 12: Repairing and Maintaining the Premises 267 Chapter 13: Minimizing Injuries from Potentially Dangerous Conditions 289 Chapter 14: Preventing and Minimizing Hazardous Environmental Conditions 303 Chapter 15: Protecting Tenants and Workers from Criminal Acts 323 Chapter 16: Understanding Tenant Privacy and Your Right to Enter the Premises 345 Chapter 17: Resolving Landlord-Tenant Disputes 359 Part 4: Changing and Ending Leases 373 Chapter 18: Handling Co-Tenancies, Sublets, Assignments, and Guests 375 Chapter 19: Revising and Terminating Rental Contracts 383 Chapter 20: Moving a Tenant Out 397 Part 5: The Part of Tens 403 Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Staying Out of Legal Trouble 405 Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Being a Better Landlord 411 Index 417
Robert Griswold is President of Griswold Real Estate Management Inc and has served on the Counselors of Real Estate. Robert is the author of several Dummies titles. Laurence (“Laurry”) Harmon is President of Harmon Law LLC. He specializes in real estate law and provides extensive teaching, market research, and consulting on real estate subjects.
