Presents a guide to landlords' rights and law in Texas, including residential and commercial tenancies, evictions, and deposits. Includes reproducible forms.

Laws that apply to all landlords -- Legal research -- Selecting a tenant -- Types of tenancies -- The lease -- Security deposits -- Repairs -- Security devices -- Smoke detectors -- Utility cutoffs -- Retaliation -- Collecting unpaid rent -- Manufactured housing -- Commercial leases -- Commercial landlord's liens -- Terminating leases -- Evictions -- Recovering possession -- Other liabilities -- Hiring an attorney -- Conclusion.

This book is essential for every Texas landlord. To be a successful (profitable) landlord, you must be prepared to deal with common problems that may arise during and after each tenancy. The Landlord's Legal Guide in Texas discusses how to avoid issues that may strain this relationship, including security deposits, general maintenance, and collecting unpaid rent. Written by an accomplished attorney, this legal guide will ease the stress and reduce the time needed to perform these duties by explaining the landlord's rights in easy-to-understand language.

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.

No matter how great you are at finding good rental property deals, you could lose everything if you don't manage your properties correctly! But being a landlord doesn't have to mean middle-of-the-night phone calls, costly evictions, or daily frustrations with ungrateful tenants. Being a landlord can actually be fun IF you do it right. That's why Brandon and Heather Turner put together this comprehensive book that will change the way you think of being a landlord forever. Written with both new and experienced landlords in mind, The Book on Managing Rental Properties takes you on an insider tour of the Turners' management business, so you can discover exactly how they've been able to maximize their profit, minimize their stress, and have a blast doing it! Inside, you'll discover: - The subtle mindset shift that will increase your chance at success 100x! - Low-cost strategies for attracting the best tenants who won't rip you off. - 7 tenant types we'll NEVER rent to--and that you shouldn't either! - 19 provisions that your rental lease should have to protect YOU. - Practical tips on training your tenant to pay on time and stay long term. - How to take the pain and stress out of your bookkeeping and taxes. - And much more!