Every tenant's legal guide / attorney Janet Portman and Marcia Stewart.

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    • Publication Information:
      8th edition.
    • Abstract:
      Summary: "Gives you the legal and practical information (plus dozens of sample letters) you need to: find a great home and landlord; know your rights when it comes to pets; fight improper rent increases and late fees; get a landlord to make repairs pronto; withhold rent without getting into legal trouble; protect your privacy; fight illegal discrimination; handle roommate problems; deal with lead paint, mold, asbestos and bed bugs; break a lease with minimum liability; get your security deposit returned on time"--Page [4] of cover.
    • Content Notes:
      Your tenant companion -- 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 -- Appendixes: A. State landlord-tenant law charts ; B. How to use the interactive forms on the Nolo website.
    • Notes:
      "With downloadable forms"--Cover.
      Includes bibliographical references and index.
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    • ISBN:
      9781413321364 (pbk.) :
    • Accession Number:
      2014042136
    • Accession Number:
      893784437
    • Accession Number:
      ccp.961681