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Landlord's Legal Kit For Dummies

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Landlord's Legal Kit For Dummies by Robert S. Griswold and Laurence C. Harmon is a comprehensive guide for landlords managing rental properties. It provides practical advice and legal insights to help landlords understand their rights and responsibilities. The book covers topics such as lease agreements, tenant screenings, property maintenance, and handling legal disputes while staying in compliance with landlord-tenant laws.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a current or prospective landlord looking for practical guidance on managing residential properties effectively. It provides valuable insights into handling tenant relations, keeping up with legal requirements, and maintaining rental properties, making it an essential resource for navigating the complexities of property management.

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"Understand landlord's rights and responsibilities. Explore residential property law and recognize tenants' rights. Access 200+ templates, forms and resources online"--Cover

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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.
  • Recognise 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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119896340

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 590g

Pages: 448

About the Author

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 (β€œLaurry”) 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.

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