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Every tenant's legal guide / Attorney Janet Portman, Marcia Stewart, and Attorney Ann O'Connell.

Portman, Janet, (author.). Stewart, Marcia, (author.). O'Connell, Ann, 1947- (author.).

Summary:

"This guidebook contains legal and practical information for tenants, and contains dozens of sample letters and forms. Topics discussed include: getting landlords to make repairs by using rent withholding or repair-and-deduct; avoiding disputes with roommates over rent, deposits, guests, and noise; fighting illegal discrimination, retaliation, or sexual harassment; dealing with hazards like lead paint, mold, or bedbugs; breaking a lease with minimum liability; and getting a security deposit returned on time. This book includes the latest state-by-state laws including security deposit rules and termination notice requirements. This book also includes expanded sections on tenant rights regarding sublets (including through Airbnb-type services), using marijuana in the rental, and using social media to find rentals."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781413328561
  • ISBN: 1413328563
  • Physical Description: 473 pages ; 28 cm
  • Edition: 10th edition.
  • Publisher: Berkeley, California : Nolo, [2021]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Finding a place to rent -- Leases and rental agreements -- Basic rent rules -- Security deposits -- Discrimination -- Inspecting the rental unit and moving in -- Roommates, guests, and Airbnb -- Major repairs and maintenance -- Minor repairs and maintenance -- Making improvements and alterations -- Your right to privacy -- Injuries on the premises -- Environmental hazards -- Crime on the premises -- How tenancies end or change -- Moving out and getting your security deposit back -- Termination notices based on nonpayment of rent and other illegal acts -- Evictions -- Resolving problems without a lawyer -- Lawyers and legal research.

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Subject:
Landlord and tenant > United States > Popular works.
Genre:
Law for laypersons.

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