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. Check out Nolo's list of California products. Not a California landlord? Check out Every Landlord's Legal Guide.
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