Description
Create a solid, binding lease that complies with your state lawsIf you rent out residential real estate, you need to createdocuments that are legally valid where your rental property is located. Everystate has its own rules when it comes to what landlords must include in theirleases, and one-size-fits-all forms simply cannot comply with every state’slaws. This book gives you a template and several 50-state law charts, which youcan use to create a lease or monthly rental agreement that will work in yourstate. You’ll also get customizable versions of key rental forms you need, including:
- a fixed-term lease
- a month-to-month rental agreement
- a rental application
- tenant reference and credit check forms
- move-in and move-out letters, and
- a property inspection checklist.
The 16th edition is completely updated to reflect the latestlandlord-tenant laws–find out what your state requires regarding securitydeposits, entry to rental property, disclosures, termination notices, and muchmore. This new edition also covers topics relevant to today’s landlords, suchas the wisdom of asking for applicants’ criminal history, the issues toconsider when asking for attorneys’ fees, and how to evaluate tenant screeningreports.
Author: Ann O’Connell
Publisher: NOLO
Published: 7/29/2025
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.05 lbs
Size: 10.8″ H x 8.3″ L x 0.8″ W
ISBN: 9781413332728
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