Marcia Stewart writes and edits books on landlord-tenant law, real estate, small business, and other consumer issues. She is a coauthor of Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home, Every Landlord's Legal Guide, First-Time Landlord, Leases and Rental Agreements, Every Tenant's Legal Guide, and Renters' Rights. She has edited dozens of Nolo books, including The Women's Small Business Start-Up Kit.