The Great Rent Wars
The Great Rent Wars

Author: Robert M. Fogelson

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2013-10-15

Total Pages: 523

ISBN-13: 0300205589

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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 Guide to Minnesota Law
The Landlord’s Guide to Minnesota Law

Author: HOME Line

Publisher: HOME Line

Published: 2015-10-05

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 069250561X

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The Landlord’s Guide to Minnesota Law addresses every landlord-tenant legal issue that is likely to arise over the course of a lease. From how to find a tenant to what to do once they leave, it is a practical and thorough legal analysis of what Minnesota landlords need to know about complying with the relevant federal, state and local laws. At the end of each chapter you’ll find “Tips from a Tenant Attorney.” These tips offer more creative advice on how landlords can solve difficult legal situations or prevent them from ever occurring. Also included is our exclusive line-by-line analysis of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Model Residential Lease. Instead of guessing what your lease terms mean, this guide tells you why each term exists and how it applies to your situation. This book was written by practicing attorneys in Minnesota who work exclusively in landlord-tenant law. There are dozens of legal guides available online for landlords, but none of them focus on Minnesota statutes and regulations, and when it comes to landlord-tenant legal issues, state law is key. Both authors are currently practicing attorneys with over 25 years of experience in tenant landlord law, advising over 39,000 renters on HOME Line’s tenant hotline. They also train a wide variety of audiences in tenant landlord law, including over 100 trainings to landlord groups throughout Minnesota.

New York Landlord's Law Book
New York Landlord's Law Book

Author: Mary Ann Hallenborg

Publisher: Mary Ann Hallenborg

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 647

ISBN-13: 0873379276

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"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.

Every Tenant's Legal Guide
Every Tenant's Legal Guide

Author: Janet Portman

Publisher: Nolo

Published: 2021-04-27

Total Pages: 739

ISBN-13: 1413328571

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Renters have many legal rights— learn yours and how to protect them! The only book of its kind, Every Tenant’s Legal Guide gives you the legal and practical information you need (plus dozens of sample letters and forms) to find a great rental and landlord. Learn your rights regarding pets, guests, deposits, and privacy—and find out how to: get repairs and use rent withholding or repair-and-deduct if you have to avoid disputes with roommates over rent, deposits, guests, and noise fight illegal discrimination, retaliation, or sexual harassment navigate state and local rent control laws deal with hazards like lead paint, mold, or bed bugs break a lease with minimum liability, and get your security deposit returned on time. The 10th edition of Every Tenant’s Legal Guide includes charts with the details on landlord-tenant laws. This edition also includes information on how to research and handle pandemic-related issues such as eviction bans and lease amendments. With downloadable forms: Includes move-in and move-out forms, and security deposit demand letter—available for download (details inside).