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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Landlording Fundamentals 5
Chapter 1: The Legal Fundamentals of Managing Residential Rentals 7
Chapter 2: Protecting Your Legal Assets 23
Chapter 3: Taking Possession of a Rental Property 49
Chapter 4: Hiring a Property Manager 69
Part 2: Advertising and Taking on New Tenants Legally 93
Chapter 5: Getting Current about Fair Housing 95
Chapter 6: The Legal Aspects of Advertising 125
Chapter 7: Rent Collection and Rent Control 139
Chapter 8: Screening Applicants 171
Chapter 9: Composing Your Rental Contract 191
Chapter 10: Establishing a Security Deposit Policy 225
Chapter 11: Moving in a New Tenant 245
Part 3: Recognizing Your Responsibilities and Liabilities 265
Chapter 12: Repairing and Maintaining the Premises 267
Chapter 13: Minimizing Injuries from Potentially Dangerous Conditions 289
Chapter 14: Preventing and Minimizing Hazardous Environmental Conditions 303
Chapter 15: Protecting Tenants and Workers from Criminal Acts 323
Chapter 16: Understanding Tenant Privacy and Your Right to Enter the Premises 345
Chapter 17: Resolving Landlord-Tenant Disputes 359
Part 4: Changing and Ending Leases 373
Chapter 18: Handling Co-Tenancies, Sublets, Assignments, and Guests 375
Chapter 19: Revising and Terminating Rental Contracts 383
Chapter 20: Moving a Tenant Out 397
Part 5: The Part of Tens 403
Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Staying Out of Legal Trouble 405
Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Being a Better Landlord 411
Index 417
