Choosing tenants, raising the rent, and returning deposits—these are just a few of the things landlords do that are strictly regulated by law in California. Here, you will find all the easy-to-understand information you need to minimize legal risk, including a California-specific lease and rental agreement and more than 40 forms with complete instructions.
Now in its 16th edition, this book has been recognized as a leading source of legal information for California landlords. It includes a detailed and updated review of state and federal laws and local rent control ordinances.
You’ll learn how to:
- screen propective tenants - without discriminating illegally
- prepare (and enforce) leases and rental agreements
- collect and return security security deposits so as to avoid lawsuits
- raise the rent and change other terms of the tenancy
- hire, work with and fire a property manager
- keep up with repairs and maintenance
- limit liability and rent withholding
- follow stae privacy laws on entering rental units
- restrict tenants from subletting or hosting short-term guests
- act promptly when rent is late
- terminate a tenancy
- ...and much more.
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