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Articles & Information

Basics of Landlording
Here are some useful articles and resources on the pros and cons of being a landlord and how to avoid expensive legal mistakes.

Rental Property Management
Many landlords manage properties on their own, while for others, a resident manager or a property management company makes good business sense.

Signing a Lease or Rental Agreement More

Preparing a State Specific Lease or Rental Agreement
State laws cover many terms in leases and rental agreements, such as the amount of the security deposit or notice required for landlords to enter the property.

The Basics of Leases and Rental Agreements
Learn the difference between a lease and rental agreement, how to set policies on roommates, pets and other issues, and find the best rental forms.

Evicting a Tenant or Ending a Lease More

Terminating a Lease or Rental Agreement FAQ
Learn how to give tenants proper notice to end a lease or rental agreement, or evict if necessary.

How Evictions Work: Rules for Landlords and Property Managers
An overview of the eviction process, including the termination notices required for different situations.

Security Deposits More

Security Deposit Limits and Deadlines in Your State
Learn about your state's laws.

Get Your Security Deposit Back
Don't let your landlord stiff you -- know the law.

Rental Applications & Tenant Screening More

Choosing Tenants: Avoid Fair Housing Complaints and Lawsuits
Anti-discrimination laws limit the tenants you can accept and reject.

Fighting Rental Housing Discrimination FAQ
Learn about illegal housing discrimination, including how to file a complaint.

Rental Repairs & Maintenance More

Repairs, Maintenance, and Entry to Rented Premises
Landlords' duties to repair rental property and to give tenants notice before entering.

Mold in Rentals: Landlord Liability, Responsibility, and Prevention
Learn about mold in rental units -- your landlord's liability for mold problems, how to get rid of mold, and how to prevent mold in the first place.

State Landlord-Tenant Laws More

Chart: Landlord-Tenant Statutes, State by State
To help you research your state laws, here's a listing of landlord-tenant codes for the 50 states.

Chart: Deadline for Returning Security Deposits, State by State
State deadlines for itemizing and returning tenants' security deposits.

Landlord Liability More

Tenant Injuries: Landlord Liability and Insurance FAQ
Protect yourself from liability from tenant injuries.

Criminal Acts and Activities: Landlord Liability FAQ
Landlords have some legal responsibility to protect their tenants from assailants, thieves, and fellow tenants.

Landlord's Right to Enter More

Repairs, Maintenance, and Entry to Rented Premises
Landlords' duties to repair rental property and to give tenants notice before entering.

Chart: Notice Requirements to Enter Rental Property, State by State
State rules on the amount of notice landlords must give tenants before they enter.

Dogs in Rental Housing

Negotiating a Fair Lease When You Have a Pet: A Checklist

Elderly or Disabled Tenants: The Right to Have Pets

Enforcing No-Pets Clauses

Pets in Condominiums and Planned Developments

Landlord Liability for Tenants' Dogs

Is it legal for dogs to swim in the condo pool?