Screening tenants: Your most important decision -- Preparing leases and rental agreements -- Basic rent rules -- Security deposits -- Discrimination -- Property managers -- Getting the tenant moved in -- Cotenants, sublets, and assignments -- Landlord's duty to repair and maintain the premises -- Landlord's liability for tenant injuries from dangerous conditions -- Landlord's liability for environmental health hazards -- Landlord's liability for criminal activity -- Landlord's right of entry and tenants' privacy -- Ending a tenancy -- Returning security deposits and other move-out issues -- Problems with tenants: How to resolve disputes without a lawyer -- Late rent, terminations, and evictions -- Lawyers and legal research -- Appendix A: State landlord-tenant law charts -- Appendix B: How to use the interactive forms on the Nolo website.
Summary, etc.:
Guide for landlords and property managers with legal forms and state rules covering topics such as screening tenants, preparing leases, keeping up with repairs, and complying with laws regarding tenant privacy and disclosures.