Every Landlord's Legal Guide

The legal forms and state rules every landlord and property manager needs

To keep up with the law and make money as a residential landlord, you need a guide you can trust: Every Landlord's Legal Guide.

From move-in to move-out, here's help with legal, financial, and day-to-day issues. You'll avoid hassles and headaches--not to mention legal fees and lawsuits. Use this top-selling book to:

• screen and choose tenants


• prepare leases and rental agreements


• avoid discrimination, invasion of privacy, personal injury, and other lawsuits


• hire a property manager


• keep up with repairs and maintenance


• make security deposit deductions


• learn how to terminate a tenancy for nonpayment of rent or other lease violations


• restrict tenants from renting their place on Airbnb, and


• deal with bed bugs, mold, and lead-based paint.

The 18th edition is completely updated to provide your state's current laws on security deposits, rent, entry, termination, late rent notices, and more. It also provides tips and guidance to help landlords navigate new state and local laws on screening tenants.