Robert S. Griswold

Laurence Harmon

The landlord's essential guide to residential rental law Landlord's Legal Kit For Dummies is a comprehensive guideto the laws and legalities of renting property. This one-stop legalreference provides both guidance and the correct forms that helplandlords avoid tenant issues, which could lead to legalramifications. From screening potential tenants to handling yourown insurance and taxes, you'll find expert insight in thiseasy-to-read style that simplifies complex legal matters intounderstandable terms. The book includes access to all the neededlegal forms in both English and Spanish, and contains currentinformation about applicable codes, ordinances, and policies acrossthe country. Landlords have a responsibility to provide a safe, fullyoperational home for their tenants, and oversights can result inmajor court settlements. As a landlord, you need to know what thelaw requires of you. You also need to understand your rights, andthe actions available to you when the tenant is in the wrong. Thisresource brings you up to speed, with the most current informationabout residential rental property law. The book covers privacyrights, domicile laws, paperwork, and more. Features up-to-date lease forms and contracts available fordownload online Provides information about applicant screening questionnairesand anti-discrimination policies Includes state and local building codes, health ordinances, andlandlord-tenant laws Instructs you how to handle breach of lease situations andevictions 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 yourwallet and your reputation. Before you lease another property, getall your ducks in a row with the essential instruction and tools inLandlord's Legal Kit For Dummies.

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