California Landlord's Law Book, The: Rights & Responsibilities (eBook)

No resource, in print or online, gives such detailed and practical information to California landlords and property managers who are subject to a large number of detailed state, local, and federal laws and regulations. The 40+ forms are designed for every common situation from tenancy terminations to notices to enter to required disclosures—all of which are subject to legal requirements.

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The legal information and forms every California landlord needs



Choosing tenants, raising the rent, returning deposits, and maintaining rental property—these are just a few of the things landlords do that are strictly regulated by California law. To avoid problems and hefty legal fees, rental property owners and managers need to know and comply with federal, state, and local rules, and use the proper legal forms. Fortunately, everything you need is in this book.



For more than 30 years, The California Landlord’s Law Book: Rights & Responsibilities has been the leading source of legal information for hundreds of thousands of California landlords. This edition has been completely updated to cover state and federal laws and local rent control ordinances. It includes dozens of California-specific forms, such as leases and rental agreements, all with complete, easy-to-follow instructions tailored to state law.



You’ll learn how to:



screen prospective tenants - without discriminating illegally

prepare (and enforce) leases and rental agreements

collect and return security deposits

raise the rent and change other terms of the tenancy

hire, work with, and fire a property manager

keep up with repairs and maintenance

restrict tenants from subletting or hosting short-term guests

act promptly when rent is late, and

terminate a tenancy.



All forms are downloadable through a special link in the book .