Landlording : A Handymanual for Scrupulous Landlords and Landladies Who Do It Themselves (8th)

by Robinson, Leigh; Patton, David; Robinson, Nancy; Brown, Jan

• ISBN13: 9780932956217
• ISBN10: 0932956211
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-09-01
• Publisher: Pub Group West

Summary

Called "the best property management book in the field" ("Chicago Tribune"), this classic has been thoroughly updated and features a new section on landlords using the Internet. This edition also has solid advice on keeping good tenants, dealing with problem tenants, maintaining records, doing taxes, and more. Fifty forms include a rental application and agreement, employment application, and notice to terminate tenancy. 20 line drawings.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 13
Do-It-Yourself Landlording	p. 21
Taking Over As the New Owner	p. 37
Advertising	p. 51
Getting Good Tenants	p. 69
Searching for the Right Rental Agreement	p. 119
Rents, Rents, Rents	p. 133
Keeping Good Tenants	p. 167
Helping Tenants Move Out	p. 179
Dealing with Problem Tenants	p. 197
Managing the Rental House	p. 215
Legal Matters	p. 229
Decision, Decisions	p. 241
Hiring Help	p. 283
Participating in the Section 8 Subsidized Housing Program	p. 303
Fattening the Bottom Line	p. 311
Insurance	p. 321
Providing for Security and Safety	p. 337
Keeping Records	p. 355
Doing Taxes	p. 373
Using a Computer	p. 383
Potpourri	p. 403
Words in Edgewise	p. 418
Forms	p. 419
Sources and Resources	p. 505
Index	p. 521
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