Every Tenant's Legal Guide, 2nd Ed [Paperback]

Janet Portman (Author), Marcia Stewart (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0873374924 | ISBN-13: 978-0873374927 | Publication Date: June 2001 | Edition: 2nd

Rent smart with the definitive all-in-one book for every tenant!

Every Tenant's Legal Guide gives you the legal and practical information you need to deal with your landlord and other tenants, and protect your rights when things go wrong. Written in plain English, it shows you how to:

inspect a place before you move in

negotiate a lease or rental agreement

put roommate relationships on a sound legal footing

understand key rules on rent increases and rent control

get needed repairs and maintenance

protect your privacy

fight illegal discrimination

break a lease with minimum financial liability

get your security deposit back

understand and prepare for eviction proceedings

The 6th edition of Every Tenant's Legal Guide comes complete with tear-out forms, as well as charts that help you find and understand the latest laws of your state. Plus, get timely information about bedbugs, what to do if you're caught in foreclosure, and new protections for victims of domestic violence. (20080302)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Anyone who's ever run afoul of a landlord will appreciate the information contained in Every Tenant's Legal Guide, a comprehensive handbook of tenants' rights put out by Nolo Press. Are you curious about the strange-sounding clause in your lease? What's the best way to make sure your security deposit is returned when you move out? Janet Portman and Marcia Stewart answer these and countless other questions as they walk readers through each step of renting, from finding an apartment to giving notice. Credit reports, rent control, grace periods for late rent, privacy rights, evictions--the book lists the legal rights and responsibilities of both landlord and tenant in almost every rental situation imaginable. If you do get into legal difficulties, the state-by-state charts listing key landlord-tenant laws might come in especially handy. But the time to acquire this book is before things come to such a pass. With Every Tenant's Legal Guidein hand, you just might save yourself a lot of aggravation--and money. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Don't let any landlord violate your rights. If you are having a problem, do the research. Get a copy of a renter's law book, such as the Nolo's Every Tenant's Legal Guide... (Los Angeles Times 20080406)

A perfect fit for young adults about to commit to a financial obligation that could cost them $12,000 to $24,000 per year... (Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine 20090101)

Virtually every book from Nolo can be highly recommended without reservations. This book is no exception. (Chicago Tribune 20090101)

If you're having serious problems with your landlord...you're going to need the senior seminar advanced course -- Nolo's Every Tenants Legal Guide. (Leta Herman 20090101)

Don't let any landlord violate your rights. If you are having a problem, do the research. Get a copy of a renter's law book, such as the Nolo's Every Tenant's Legal Guide... (Los Angeles Times 20090101)

The most comprehensive resource for renters, especially those with complex legal problems. (Orlando Sentinel 20090101)

Don't let the title 'Every Tenant's Legal Guide' mislead you. Although this superb book is written primarily for residential tenants, landlords should also read it for its valuable information. (San Diego Union-Tribune 20090101)

This superb book is written primarily for residential tenants, landlords should read it, too... On my scale of 1 to 10, this outstanding book rates an off-the-chart 12. (Robert Bruss 20090101)

Tenants, landlords, realty agents, property managers, lawyers and anyone involved with rental property should read it from cover to cover. (San Francisco Examiner )

I only wished I would have found (this) book early on. I could have saved so much on legal fees. (A. S., Louisville, KY )

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Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Nolo.com; 2nd edition (June 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873374924
• ISBN-13: 978-0873374927
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,897,361 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tenant's do have rights!!!!, August 27, 2005

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JAH "Knowledge is Power" (California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Every Tenant's Legal Guide (Paperback)

Until you read this book, you will be taken advantage of from landlords who know you haven't read the book. I have rented for years and thought if I am a good tenant and pay my rent everything will be wonderful...UNTIL that day!!! By reading this book, I learned there were many times as a renter my rights were violated. I am an excellent tenant with more knowledge. By knowing my rights I have been able to keep situations from getting to the UGLY stage between the tenant and landlord.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An essential reference, September 1, 2007

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This review is from: Every Tenant's Legal Guide (Paperback)

Anyone paying rent, and any public library catering to renters, needs Attorney Janet Portman and Marcia Stewart's 5th updated edition of EVERY TENANT'S LEGAL GUIDE: it is the only book to provide legal details for handling not just landlords, but roommates and other tenants. From getting drug dealers out of the building to handling asbestos, getting a landlord to make repairs, and putting a roommate situation on a solid legal foundation, EVERY TENANT'S LEGAL GUIDE is an essential reference which should be part of any general public lending library collection.

15 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great info - easy browsing, December 1, 2001

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This review is from: Every Tenant's Legal Guide, 2nd Ed (Paperback)

Very informative book. Easy to browse Table of Contents and find what you're looking for. Goes along with "Renter's Rights: The Basics"