The Landlord's Troubleshooter

by Goodwin, Daniel; Rusdorf, Richard; McNichol, Barbara

• ISBN13: 9780793133444
• ISBN10: 0793133440
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-09-01
• Publisher: Dearborn Trade Pub

Summary

This completely revised second Edition brings, The Landlord's Troubleshooter up to date with the latest information that landlords need. In addition to keeping the solid advice of the first edition, it expands into areas such as new rules for disclosures and anti-discrimination. The book will serve as a constant resource for resolving many land lording issues, such as: How to qualify tenants and avoid discrimination, How to advertise for maximum results, How to inspect before and after move-ins and move-outs, What to do when the rent is late and the tenant can't pay, When to hire a management firm, and How to handle taxes and record keeping. The Landlord's Troubleshooter, 2nd Edition, offers responses for just about every situation, hands-on tips for the active landlord, and business letter samples.

Author Biography

Robert Irwin is a best-selling real estate author with over 50 books to his credit, and over 30 years of experience as a real estate broker, real estate investor, and consultant to lenders, agents, and investors.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
Advertising that Gets Results	p. 1
Finding a Tenant Who Will Pay On Time	p. 13
Avoiding Problems with Antidiscrimination Laws	p. 23
The Rental Application	p. 29
Leases and Losses--A Good Rental Agreement	p. 39
Dealing with Required Disclosures, Security, and Health and Safety	p. 57
Cleaning Up and Preparing to Rent	p. 75
Moving the New Tenant In	p. 81
The Walk-Through Inspection--Protecting the Deposit	p. 89
Keeping the Good Tenant Happy	p. 97
When the Tenant Damages or Doesn't Maintain Your Property	p. 105
Making Repairs	p. 115
When the Rent Is Late	p. 121
When the Tenant Won't Pay and Won't Move	p. 129
Eviction	p. 137
When the Tenant Abandons the Property	p. 147
Returning the Security Deposit	p. 153
The Friendly Move-Out	p. 161
Your Insurance Requirements	p. 173
Raising the Rent	p. 181
Should You Hire a Property Management Firm?	p. 187
Rentals and the IRS	p. 191
Converting Your Home into a Rental	p. 199
When You're the New Owner	p. 203
Landlord's Forms	p. 209
Index	p. 261
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