"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.
Written by one of the country's foremost urban historians, "The Great Rent Wars" tells the fascinating but little-known story of the battles between landlords and tenants in the nation's largest city from 1917 through 1929. These conflicts were triggered by the post-war housing shortage, which prompted landlords to raise rents, drove tenants to go on rent strikes, and spurred the state legislature, a conservative body dominated by upstate Republicans, to impose rent control in New York, a radical and unprecedented step that transformed landlord-tenant relations. "The Great Rent Wars" traces the tumultuous history of rent control in New York from its inception to its expiration as it unfolded in New York, Albany, and Washington, D.C. At the heart of this story are such memorable figures as Al Smith, Fiorello H. La Guardia, and Oliver Wendell Holmes, as well as a host of tenants, landlords, judges, and politicians who have long been forgotten. Fogelson also explores the heated debates over landlord-tenant law, housing policy, and other issues that are as controversial today as they were a century ago.
The Landlord's Legal Guide in Massachusetts thoroughly explains Massachusetts landlord/tenant laws in easy-to-understand language. Complete with step-by-step instructions and the forms you need, this book can significantly reduce your costs and potential liability as a landlord.
A Guide to Landlord and Tenant Law provides a strong foundation in commercial landlord and tenant, and housing law. The book is designed to provide a complete course text for both undergraduate and postgraduate students from surveying and real estate management backgrounds. This clear and accessible textbook aims to introduce the reader to the fundamentals of both residential and commercial landlord and tenant law by considering the nature of the tenancy and the relationship between the parties. It examines the main elements of the commercial lease including rent, repair, alienation, termination and statutory renewal. The main types of residential tenancy are also considered including: assured and assured shorthold tenancies, secure and Rent Act tenancies and long leasehold enfranchisement. The book aims to familiarise the reader with the contractual documentation as well as the common law and statutory codes which form the basis of landlord and tenant transactions. It contains useful features such as: extracts from the Model Commercial Lease key case summaries, a glossary and chapter summaries further reading lists In addition, students on the Legal Practice Course and Bar Professional Training Course will find this to be a useful supplementary resource as will professional surveyors and lawyers looking for a refresher on the latest landlord and tenant law.
The 101 on earning rental income from a single-family homeDo you own a house youd like to rent out rather than sell? Its a common scenario in todays market, especially if youve inherited a house, are moving to another home, or are buying an investment property. And it may mean youre about to be a first-time landlord. Follow the advice in this book to ease into your new role and earn substantial profits while avoiding costly mistakes. Learn your legal obligations. Estimate costs and profits. Choose good tenants and avoid problem ones. Make the most of valuable tax deductions. Handle repairs and property management tasks. The 5th edition is updated to cover major legal changes, in particular how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created pass-through deductions that can benefit landlords. Includes sample forms and budget worksheets.
There are many times when animosity and misunderstanding arise between landlords and tenants. This guide is designed to give both parties a working knowledge of the law governing their relationship, and a basic overview of the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants.Written in clear and understandable terms by an Oregon lawyer specializing in landlord and tenant law, this comprehensive book will help both landlords and tenants resolve disputes without having to take expensive legal action, and it will help to avoid problems before they arise.This updated edition covers the many changes made to the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
The Residential Tenancies Act 2004, with over 200 sections, did not consolidate pre-existing legislation but runs parallel with it. The Act has also introduced new statutory obligations, while supplementing existing ones Landlord and Tenant Law - The Residential Sector by Cassidy and Ring provides a thorough analysis of landlord and tenant law in the private residential sector since the introduction of the Act. KEY BENEFITS *Considers the obligation to set rent no greater than market rent and the requirements for a valid rent review. *Highlights the pitfalls and mistakes that are commonly made when terminating tenancies and walks you step-by-step through the relevant procedures. *Defines when the tenant is in breach of their tenancy obligations, examining in particular how "anti-social" behaviour is interpreted. *Comprehensively deals with the dispute resolution process, including how to make an application to the PRTB; who has a right torefer a dispute; what disputes are not dealt with by the PRTB. *Provides you with all the documents you need to guide you through the life of a tenancy from beginning to end. Includes a sample lease agreement, warning letters and handy checklists to ensure nothing is forgotten. UP-TO-DATE *Considers and incorporates PTRB cases throughout to illustrate how the law has been interpreted in practice by the PRTB. *Addresses each topic comprehensively by dealing with all relevant legislation, making it much easier to understand how the law currently stands. By addressing each topic comprehensively, by simplifying the complexities of the Act and by providing practical checklists and summaries of procedures, this book will make life easier for anyone involved in: *Renting properties *Carrying out rent reviews *Terminating tenancies *Drafting lease agreements *Advising landlords and tenants on their rights and obligations *Representing parties in the dispute resolution process before the PRTB. HANDY APPENDICES INCLUDING: *Residential Tenancy Agreement *Notices of Termination *Example Statutory warning letters - breach of obligation and failure to pay rent *Circuit Court Forms ABOUT THE AUTHORS Jennifer Ring is a solicitor who was previously seconded to the Private Residential Tenancies Board from Matheson Ormsby Prentice solicitors. Jennifer is currently working with Freehills solicitors. Una Cassidy is a practising barrister in the Dublin Circuit, specialising in the area of landlord and tenant law.