Every tenant's legal guide - janet portman

Renters have many legal rights-- learn yours and how to protect them! Every Tenants Legal Guide gives renters the legal and practical advice they need to protect their rights, fight their own battles, and fully understand the implications of renting a place to live.

The book gives in-depth information renters need in order to: - find a great home with a trustworthy landlord - understand and sign a lease or rental agreement - protect their security deposit - rent with a pet - fight improper rent increases and fees - get a landlord to make repairs - protect their privacy - fight illegal discrimination - handle roommate problems - deal with lead paint, mold, asbestos, and bed bugs - break a lease with minimum financial liability, and - formulate a plan if faced with eviction.

With downloadable forms: Includes move-in and move-out forms, and security deposit demand letter--available for download (details inside).