Landlord's Legal Kit For Dummies (eBook)
448 Seiten
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-1-119-89635-7 (ISBN)
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
* Recognize 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.
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 ("Laurry") 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.
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Landlording Fundamentals 5
Chapter 1: The Legal Fundamentals of Managing Residential Rentals 7
Chapter 2: Protecting Your Legal Assets 23
Chapter 3: Taking Possession of a Rental Property 49
Chapter 4: Hiring a Property Manager 69
Part 2: Advertising and Taking on New Tenants Legally 93
Chapter 5: Getting Current about Fair Housing 95
Chapter 6: The Legal Aspects of Advertising 125
Chapter 7: Rent Collection and Rent Control 139
Chapter 8: Screening Applicants 171
Chapter 9: Composing Your Rental Contract 191
Chapter 10: Establishing a Security Deposit Policy 225
Chapter 11: Moving in a New Tenant 245
Part 3: Recognizing Your Responsibilities and Liabilities 265
Chapter 12: Repairing and Maintaining the Premises 267
Chapter 13: Minimizing Injuries from Potentially Dangerous Conditions 289
Chapter 14: Preventing and Minimizing Hazardous Environmental Conditions 303
Chapter 15: Protecting Tenants and Workers from Criminal Acts 323
Chapter 16: Understanding Tenant Privacy and Your Right to Enter the Premises 345
Chapter 17: Resolving Landlord-Tenant Disputes 359
Part 4: Changing and Ending Leases 373
Chapter 18: Handling Co-Tenancies, Sublets, Assignments, and Guests 375
Chapter 19: Revising and Terminating Rental Contracts 383
Chapter 20: Moving a Tenant Out 397
Part 5: The Part of Tens 403
Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Staying Out of Legal Trouble 405
Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Being a Better Landlord 411
Index 417
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 5.8.2022 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Beruf / Finanzen / Recht / Wirtschaft ► Wirtschaft |
| Recht / Steuern ► Wirtschaftsrecht | |
| Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management | |
| Schlagworte | Business & Management • Immobilien • Immobilien u. Grundbesitz • Property & Real Estate • Wirtschaft u. Management |
| ISBN-10 | 1-119-89635-5 / 1119896355 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-119-89635-7 / 9781119896357 |
| Haben Sie eine Frage zum Produkt? |
EPUB (Adobe DRM)Größe: 990 KB
Kopierschutz: Adobe-DRM
Adobe-DRM ist ein Kopierschutz, der das eBook vor Mißbrauch schützen soll. Dabei wird das eBook bereits beim Download auf Ihre persönliche Adobe-ID autorisiert. Lesen können Sie das eBook dann nur auf den Geräten, welche ebenfalls auf Ihre Adobe-ID registriert sind.
Details zum Adobe-DRM
Dateiformat: EPUB (Electronic Publication)
EPUB ist ein offener Standard für eBooks und eignet sich besonders zur Darstellung von Belletristik und Sachbüchern. Der Fließtext wird dynamisch an die Display- und Schriftgröße angepasst. Auch für mobile Lesegeräte ist EPUB daher gut geeignet.
Systemvoraussetzungen:
PC/Mac: Mit einem PC oder Mac können Sie dieses eBook lesen. Sie benötigen eine
eReader: Dieses eBook kann mit (fast) allen eBook-Readern gelesen werden. Mit dem amazon-Kindle ist es aber nicht kompatibel.
Smartphone/Tablet: Egal ob Apple oder Android, dieses eBook können Sie lesen. Sie benötigen eine
Geräteliste und zusätzliche Hinweise
Buying eBooks from abroad
For tax law reasons we can sell eBooks just within Germany and Switzerland. Regrettably we cannot fulfill eBook-orders from other countries.
aus dem Bereich
