Every Tenant’s Legal Guide, 9th Edition

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 and keep a great home and landlord. Learn your rights―whether it comes to pets, guests, deposits, or privacy―including how to:

• get your landlord to make repairs by using rent withholding or repair-and-deduct
• avoid disputes with roommates over rent, deposits, guests, and noise
• fight illegal discrimination, retaliation, or sexual harassment
• deal with hazards like lead paint, mold, or bedbugs
• break a lease with minimum liability, and
• get your security deposit returned on time.

This 9th edition of Every Tenant’s Legal Guide includes the latest laws of your state―from security deposit rules to termination notice requirements. The book also includes expanded sections on tenant rights regarding sublets (including through Airbnb-type services), using marijuana in the rental, and self advertising (how social media can help landlords find you).

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Finding A Place To Rent
Chapter 2 Leases And Rental Agreements
Chapter 3 Basic Rent Rules
Chapter 4 Security Deposits
Chapter 5 Discrimination
Chapter 6 Inspecting The Rental Unit And Moving In
Chapter 7 Roommates, Guests, And Airbnb
Chapter 8 Major Repairs And Maintenance
Chapter 9 Minor Repairs And Maintenance
Chapter 10 Making Improvements And Alterations
Chapter 11 Your Right To Privacy
Chapter 12 Injuries On The Premises
Chapter 13 Environmental Hazards
Chapter 14 Crime On The Premises
Chapter 15 How Tenancies End Or Change
Chapter 16 Moving Out And Getting Your Security Deposit Back
Chapter 17 Termination Notices Based On Nonpayment Of Rent And Other Illegal Acts
Chapter 18 Evictions
Chapter 19 Resolving Problems Without A Lawyer
Chapter 20 Lawyers And Legal Research