"The New York Landlord's Law Book" explains New York landlord-tenant law in comprehensive, understandable terms, and gives landlords the tools they need to head off problems with tenants and government agencies alike.

There are many times when animosity and misunderstanding arise between landlords and tenants. This guide is designed to give both parties a working knowledge of the law governing their relationship, and a basic overview of the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants.Written in clear and understandable terms by an Oregon lawyer specializing in landlord and tenant law, this comprehensive book will help both landlords and tenants resolve disputes without having to take expensive legal action, and it will help to avoid problems before they arise.This updated edition covers the many changes made to the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.

The 101 on earning rental income from a single-family homeDo you own a house you’d like to rent out rather than sell? It’s a common scenario in today’s market, especially if you’ve inherited a house, are moving to another home, or are buying an investment property. And it may mean you’re about to be a first-time landlord. Follow the advice in this book to ease into your new role and earn substantial profits while avoiding costly mistakes. Learn your legal obligations. Estimate costs and profits. Choose good tenants and avoid problem ones. Make the most of valuable tax deductions. Handle repairs and property management tasks. The 5th edition is updated to cover major legal changes, in particular how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created pass-through deductions that can benefit landlords. Includes sample forms and budget worksheets.

Choosing tenants, raising the rent, and returning deposits—these are just a few of the things landlords do that are strictly regulated by law in California. Here, you will find all the easy-to-understand information you need to minimize legal risk, including a California-specific lease and rental agreement and more than 40 forms with complete instructions. Now in its 16th edition, this book has been recognized as a leading source of legal information for California landlords. It includes a detailed and updated review of state and federal laws and local rent control ordinances. You’ll learn how to: screen propective tenants - without discriminating illegally prepare (and enforce) leases and rental agreements collect and return security security deposits so as to avoid lawsuits raise the rent and change other terms of the tenancy hire, work with and fire a property manager keep up with repairs and maintenance limit liability and rent withholding follow stae privacy laws on entering rental units restrict tenants from subletting or hosting short-term guests act promptly when rent is late terminate a tenancy ...and much more. Check out Nolo's list of California products. Not a California landlord? Check out Every Landlord's Legal Guide.

Provides thorough legal and practical information, including dozens of forms, for landlords in California, in a new edition that explains the new utility-shutoff law and discusses how to terminate tenants when becoming the owner of a foreclosed-upon home. Original.

At some point every residential landlord will have to deal with evicting a tenant. This book provides all the forms and instructions-- and walks California landlords through the process step by step.

The complete, step-by-step guide to booting out problem tenants.

Ready to evict a problem tenant? Use the definitive step-by-step guide to evictions in California Sooner or later, every landlord is faced with handling an eviction. Don't get caught spending thousands on attorney's fees when The California Landlord's Law Book: Evictions will guide you through the process every step of the way -- without breaking the bank. Read up on the different legal grounds for eviction in plain English, plus get all the forms and step-by-step instructions needed to perform a successful and legal eviction. Learn how to: . prepare and serve 3-, 30-, 60- or 90-day notices . file an unlawful detainer complaint in court . win by default if the tenant doesn't respond . handle a contested case . represent yourself in court . deal with eviction-delaying tactics . collect the unpaid rent after you win California landlords can pay a lawyer several thousands of dollars to do an eviction, or can download it themselves. All official forms, with detailed instructions on how to fill them out and present their case in court. Includes information on collecting a money judgment. Nolo has dozens of products created just for California residents. -- Download forms for book at nolo.com