Publisher's Synopsis
Renters have many legal rights- learn yours and how to protect them!
Every Tenant's Legal Guide gives renters the legal and practical advice they need to protect their rights, fight their own battles, and fully understand the implications of renting a place to live. The book gives in-depth information renters need in order to:
find a great home with a trustworthy landlord
understand and sign a lease or rental agreement
protect their security deposit
rent with a pet
fight improper rent increases and fees
get a landlord to make repairs
protect their privacy
fight illegal discrimination
handle roommate problems
deal with lead paint, mold, asbestos, and bed bugs
break a lease with minimum financial liability, and
formulate a plan if faced with eviction.
With downloadable forms: Includes move-in and move-out forms, and security deposit demand letter-available for download (details inside).