Bibliograph

Renters' rights, attorneys Janet Portman and Ann O'Connell

Type

Label

Renters' rights, attorneys Janet Portman and Ann O'Connell

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Renters' rights

Oclc number

1182020074

Responsibility statement

attorneys Janet Portman and Ann O'Connell

Summary

"This book on renter and tenant rights discusses topics such as how to break a lease and leave early, sublet an apartment, handle unwelcome landlord intrusions, resolve roommate disputes, get a landlord to make repairs, collect a full security deposit after move out, fight discrimination or retaliation, and put one's best foot forward when applying for a rental. This edition includes updates on important state-by-state landlord-tenant laws"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Renters' rights : your legal companion -- Play the landlord's game : how to score a great apartment -- Leases and rental agreements -- Rent rules -- Security deposits -- Discrimination -- Roommates -- Repairs and maintenance -- Tenants' rights to privacy -- How tenancies change and end -- Getting your deposit back -- Landlord retaliation -- Rent control -- Getting help with your dispute

Target audience

adult

Classification