Every Tenant's Legal Guide

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Author: Marcia Stewart

ISBN-10: 141331015X

ISBN-13: 9781413310153

Category: Rent & Renting

The first book of its kind, Every Tenant's Legal Guide gives tenants in all 50 states the legal and practical information they need to deal with their landlords and protect their rights when things go wrong. It illustrates how to choose a home and inspect it before moving in; sign a fair and legal lease or rental agreement; get a landlord to make needed repairs; complain about illegal discrimination; make sure security deposits are returned fairly and on time.Includes tearout forms, state by...

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Rent smart with the definitive all-in-one book for every tenant!Every Tenant's Legal Guide gives you the legal and practical information you need to deal with your landlord and other tenants, and protect your rights when things go wrong. Written in plain English, it shows you how to: inspect a place before you move in negotiate a lease or rental agreement put roommate relationships on a sound legal footing understand key rules on rent increases and rent control get needed repairs and maintenance protect your privacy fight illegal discrimination break a lease with minimum financial liability get your security deposit back understand and prepare for eviction proceedings Los Angeles Times Don't let any landlord violate your rights. If you are having a problem, do the research. Get a copy of a renter's law book, such as the Nolo's Every Tenant's Legal Guide...

I. Introduction1. Finding a Place to Rent2. Leases and Rental Agreements3. Basic Rent Rules4. Security Deposits5. Discrimination6. Inspecting the Rental Unit and Moving In7. Roommates8. Major Repairs and Maintenance9. Minor Repairs and Maintenance10. Making Improvements and Alterations11. Your Right to Privacy12. Injuries on the Premises13. Environmental Hazards14. Crime on the Premises15. How Tenancies End or Change16. Moving Out and Getting Your Security Deposit Back17. Termination Notices Based on Nonpayment of Rent and Other Illegal Acts18. Evictions: An Overview19. Resolving Problems Without a Lawyer20. Lawyers and Legal ResearchAppendix I. State Laws and AgenciesAppendix II. Tear-Out FormsIndex

\ Chicago TribuneVirtually every book from Nolo can be highly recommended without reservations. This book is no exception.\ \ \ \ \ Kiplinger's Personal Finance MagazineA perfect fit for young adults about to commit to a financial obligation that could cost them $12,000 to $24,000 per year...\ \ \ Los Angeles TimesDon't let any landlord violate your rights. If you are having a problem, do the research. Get a copy of a renter's law book, such as the Nolo's Every Tenant's Legal Guide...\ \ \ \ \ Orlando SentinelThe most comprehensive resource for renters, especially those with complex legal problems.\ \ \ \ \ San Diego Union-TribuneDon't let the title 'Every Tenant's Legal Guide' mislead you. Although this superb book is written primarily for residential tenants, landlords should also read it for its valuable information.\ \ \ \ \ San Francisco ExaminerTenants, landlords, realty agents, property managers, lawyers and anyone involved with rental property should read it from cover to cover.\ \