New York is notoriously tough on landlords. The state's landlord-tenant laws are a confusing jumble that favor renters. And of the over three million residential rental units in New York State, nearly half are subject to complicated rent regulation laws, complete with tricky formulas for determining the monthly rent. Botching these calculations can lead to rent overcharge complaints, rent reduction orders and even triple damages against landlords who aren't careful. 
The New York Landlord's Law Book explains New York landlord-tenant law in comprehensive, understandable terms, and gives landlords the tools they need to head off problems with tenants and government agencies alike. Packed with practical advice, the book covers the basics such as choosing good tenants, preparing leases, hiring supers and resident managers, collecting overdue rent, making repairs and terminating problem tenants. In addition, The New York Landlord's Law Book provides "nuts and bolts advice" on how to comply with the latest laws on rent stabilization and rent control, fair housing, security deposits, required services, roommates and sublets, tenants, privacy, pets, environmental hazards such as lead and much more. 
The New York Landlord's Law Book provides an exhaustive appendix of four dozen legal forms, available as tear-outs and on disk, including a lease, rental application, rent demand, security deposit itemization and termination notices. 
Written by an attorney specializing in landlord-tenant law, The New York Landlord's Law Book belongs in the hands of every landlord, managing agent, resident manager and building superintendent, and anyone else involved in the rental real estate market in New York.

The New York Landlord's Law Book

Janet Portman

Marcia Stewart

Mary Ann Hallenborg

Nolo.com

Unless you operate a business out of your home, or own the building from which your shingle dangles, you need to lease commercial space. For the typical owner, this process can be daunting--and cluttered with costly, potential pitfalls. 
With Leasing Space for Your Small Business, you can proceed with confidence. This practical handbook explains how to analyze space needs and then go about finding the ideal location at the best price. Learn how to: 
* determine the real cost of renting * negotiate with an experienced landlord * read the small print in a lease -- and protect yourself if the landlord presents a one-sided lease * allocate the responsibility -- and cost -- of fixing up the space * deal with a contractor during remodeling * end a lease early * share the space with a sub-tenant * respond to an eviction notice * problem solve without hiring a lawyer 
Comprehensive and, as always, written in plain English, Leasing Space for Your Small Business is essential for entrepreneurs on the hunt for a fair and workable lease.

Leasing Space for Your Small Business (Negotiate the Best Lease for Your Business)

Business & Money

Real Estate

Nolo

Is it next to impossible to get the rent out of your roommate each month? Or is your landlord forgetting about the clogged drain he said he'd repair weeks ago? Then it's time to assert your renters' rights! 
Aimed at everyone from the new renter on the block to more seasoned tenants who just want to know the basics, this new Legal Basics book is packed with the critical legal and practical information that every renter needs. 
Written in plain English, the book covers important concerns like: 
* leases and rental agreements * discrimination * rent * security deposits * privacy * roommates * repairs and maintenance * and much more 
Co-authored by two experts in tenants' rights, this book is as indispensable as a friend with a pickup truck and a free weekend.

Renter's Rights : The Basics

Business

Sooner or later, every landlord is faced with handling an eviction. The California Landlord's Law Book, Vol. 2: Evictions shows you how to proceed every step of the way. Step by step and in plain English, this book explains the different legal grounds for eviction and provides all the forms and instructions necessary to: * prepare and serve the tenant with a proper legal notice * file an unlawful detainer (eviction) lawsuit * handle a contested case * deal with eviction-delaying tactics * collect the money judgment Completely revised and updated to reflect recent changes in the law, the new 8th edition provides all forms on a CD-ROM.

The California Landlord's Law Book Volume 2: Evictions (8th Ed)

David Wayne Brown

Management & Leadership

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 clauses in a lease or rental agreement *put roommate relationships on a sound legal footing *understand key rules on rent increases, late rent and rent control *get needed repairs and maintenance *protect your privacy rights *fight illegal discrimination *handle a difficult landlord *deal with toxic mold, lead paint and asbestos *break a lease with minimum financial liability *get your security deposit back *understand and prepare for eviction proceedings, if necessary 
Every Tenant's Legal Guide now features new information on toxic mold and FCC rules establishing tenants' rights to install satellite dishes and antennas. It includes tear-out forms and state-by-state charts that detail key landlord-tenant laws.

Every Tenant's Legal Guide

Millions have relied on California Tenants' Rights since 1971! Many tenants have to deal with roommates who don't pull their weight, neighbors who routinely engage in illegal activities and landlords who don't know -- or won't follow -- national or state laws and local rent ordinances. With California Tenants' Rights, you'll have what you need to understand and negotiate a lease, inspect a rental before moving in, fight discrimination, get needed repairs and maintenance, deal with a nosy landlord, break a lease with minimum fall-out, get your security deposit back, figure out rules for rent increases and fight an eviction. The 17th edition is completely updated with the latest laws and official legal forms, and now covers the new bankruptcy rules and how it affects evictions. (20090101)

California Tenants' Rights (California Tenants' Rights)

Millions have relied on California Tenants' Rights since 1971! Many tenants have to deal with roommates who don't pull their weight, neighbors who routinely engage in illegal activities and landlords who don't know -- or won't follow -- national or state laws and local rent ordinances. With California Tenants' Rights, you'll have what you need to understand and negotiate a lease, inspect a rental before moving in, fight discrimination, get needed repairs and maintenance, deal with a nosy landlord, break a lease with minimum fall-out, get your security deposit back, figure out rules for rent increases and fight an eviction. The 17th edition is completely updated with the latest laws and official legal forms, and now covers the new bankruptcy rules and how it affects evictions.

California Tenants' Rights

Head off problems with roommates and landlords! Is it next to impossible to get the rent out of your roommate each month? Or is your landlord forgetting about the clogged drain he said he'd repair weeks ago? Then it's time to assert your rights! Aimed at everyone from the new renter on the block to more seasoned tenants who just want to know the basics, this book is packed with the critical legal and practical information that every renter needs. Written in plain English, the book covers important concerns like: leases and rental agreements, discrimination, rent, security deposits, privacy, roommates, repairs and maintenance and much more. Co-authored by two experts in tenants' rights, this book is as indispensable as a friend with a pickup truck and a free weekend. The 5th edition is completely updated to reflect the latest landlord-tenant laws of your state.

Renter's Rights: The Basics

Rent your property now with this quick and easy handbook. Here's a quick way for landlords to create the key documents necessary for owning or managing rental property, including a legally valid lease or rental agreement. With this bestselling guide, you'll learn how to prepare a rental agreement or lease, tailor your documents to meet your needs, make required disclosures, comply with your state's laws on security deposits, privacy rules and discrimination, check tenant references and credit and do a final inspection when a tenant moves out. Leases &amp; Rental Agreements includes tear-out forms (plus step-by-step instructions to fill them out), including a rental agreement, lease, rental application and more. Complete these forms by adding the needed information by hand or by using a typewriter. The 7th edition provides updated 50-state legal charts on security deposits, rent rules and access to rental property.

Leases & Rental Agreements

Ralph Warner

Whether or not you call yourself a "landlord", when you rent out a house you'll want to do it right! The "Landlording 101" course for new rental property owners who are first-time landlords by way of an inheritance, divorce, investment, purchase for a family member, or a move to a new house. 90% of small properties are owned by individual landlords, and millions in this group are balancing their landlord responsibilities with their daytime careers. First - Time Landlord provides concise information for those with little business savvy and less time and patience to become big-time real estate investors, but who wish to make money on their new property while renting it out lawfully and right! It covers: 
<li>How to determine whether or not the property will turn a profit 
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<li>Landlord business basics 
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<li>Finding good tenants 
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<li>Preparing and signing a lease Handling Repairs <li>Complying with applicable rental laws 
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<li>Dealing with problem tenants 
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<li>Preparing for sale of property Containing tips, true stories, and shared first-time experiences, First - Time Landlord is an indispensable book for the new landlords of today's dominant rental housing market.</li>
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First-Time Landlord: Your Guide to Renting out a Single-Family Home (USA Today/Nolo Series)

Michael Molinski

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