Every Tenant's Legal Guide

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

This 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.