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Book

Every landlord's guide to managing property : best practices, from move-in to move-out

Call Number

  • 333.54 B7915 2023 (CEN)

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Edition

4th edition.

Publication Information

©2015, 2017, and 2020 by Nolo. ©2023 by MH Sub I, LLC dba Nolo.

Physical Description

464 pages : black and white illustrations ; 23 cm

Summary

"Written for the millions of landlords who own a single-family home, condo, or small (less than four unit) rental property, Every Landlord's Guide to Managing Property covers everyday skills a hands-on landlord needs, including how to: retain good, long-term tenants; handle nitty-gritty maintenance such as snow removal, toilet clogs, and painting; avoid conflicts over late rent, unauthorized roommates, and clutter; limit costly turnovers and vacancies; manage condos and deal with association restrictions; track income and expenses and prepare for tax time; hire and work with repairpersons, lawyers, and other contractors; and balance landlording with a day job or other pursuits"--

Notes

Includes index.

Contents

  • Part-time residential landlords: the superheroes of rental housing
  • What's your competitive edge?
  • Selecting rental properties
  • Discovering your inner handyperson: tips and tricks
  • Preparing your rental unit for tenants
  • The art of rental maintenance
  • Working with service contractors
  • Getting great tenants
  • Starting the tenancy right: lease terms and onboarding process
  • Effective landlord communications
  • Moving tenants out
  • Understanding and using professional services
  • Tracking income and expenses for tax time.

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