Every Tenant's Legal Guide

Every Tenant's Legal Guide
ISBN-10
141332505X
ISBN-13
9781413325058
Category
Law
Pages
456
Language
English
Published
2018-04-30
Publisher
Nolo
Authors
Janet Portman, Marcia Stewart

Description

Renters have many legal rights—learn yours and how to protect them! The only book of its kind, Every Tenant's Legal Guide gives you the legal and practical information you need (plus dozens of sample letters and forms) to find and keep a great home and landlord. Learn your rights—whether it comes to pets, guests, deposits, or privacy—including how to: get your landlord to make repairs by using rent withholding or repair-and-deduct avoid disputes with roommates over rent, deposits, guests, and noise fight illegal discrimination, retaliation, or sexual harassment deal with hazards like lead paint, mold, or bedbugs break a lease with minimum liability, and get your security deposit returned on time. This 9th edition of Every Tenant's Legal Guide includes the latest laws of your state—from security deposit rules to termination notice requirements. The book also includes expanded sections on tenant rights regarding sublets (including through Airbnb-type services), using marijuana in the rental, and self advertising (how social media can help landlords find you).

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