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Landlord's Legal Kit For Dummies book cover

Landlord's Legal Kit For Dummies

Authors:

Robert S. Griswold ,

Laurence Harmon ,

Laurence C. Harmon

Overview

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
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.

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
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.

Landlord's Legal Kit For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Being a landlord certainly sounds easy. All you have to do is line up responsible residents, maintain the property, and count your money as the rent rolls in, right? Actually, no. Owning and leasing residential real estate requires that you comply with a host of federal, state, and local laws. Certain residents may complicate your life by taking legal action against you or forcing you to take legal action against them. This snapshot explains some important landlord legalities and helps you avoid the most common legal pitfalls of owning and leasing residential rental property.

About The Authors

Laurence C. Harmon, JD, is the CEO of HARMONLAW LLC, specializing in apartment-related legal and property management consulting.

Robert S. Griswold, MBA, MSBA, is a successful real estate investor and property manager with a large portfolio of residential and commercial rental properties.