Landlords & Tenants
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The Eviction Process in California
Before evicting a tenant, California law requires a landlord to legally terminate the tenancy. To do this, the landlord must first give the tenant written notice, as specified by state law.
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Can Landlords Limit the Number of Occupants in a Rental Property?
Landlords can set a limit to the number of people who can live in your rental—as long as you comply with all relevant housing laws.
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Criminal Acts and Activities: Landlord Liability FAQ
Landlords have some degree of legal responsibility to protect their tenants from assailants, thieves, and fellow tenants.
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When Should a Landlord Hire a Lawyer?
In some situations, property owners can benefit from a lawyer's help. Learn when to consult an attorney.
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Landlord Books
Check out our books and products related to landlords. Learn about legal requirements for screening applications, rental policies, eviction procedures, and even tax deduction opportunities. Written and updated by expert attorneys at Nolo.
Residential landlords need more than just a lease to keep their business up and running. Screening tenants, avoiding fair housing lawsuits, and knowing about repairs, tax breaks for landlords, tenant privacy rights, environmental hazard disclosures, and how to terminate a tenancy are also key. Landlords must also understand the many ways that state laws affect their business.
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Finding Free Legal Aid and Pro Bono Representation
Finding Free Legal Aid and Pro Bono Representation
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Legal Aid and Pro Bono Representation and How to Find It
Learn about legal aid and pro bono representation, the difference between them, and how to find these types of free legal help.
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Security Deposit Limits and Deadlines in Your State
Learn about your state's laws.
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Deducting Cleaning and Repair Costs From a Security Deposit
Landlords can't deduct the costs of repairing "ordinary wear and tear" from a security deposit. But what qualifies as ordinary wear and tear?
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Choosing Tenants: Avoid Fair Housing Complaints and Lawsuits
Antidiscrimination laws limit the tenants you can accept and reject.
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When Should a Landlord Hire a Lawyer?
In some situations, property owners can benefit from a lawyer's help. Learn when to consult an attorney.
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How to Screen and Select Tenants FAQ
Check tenants' credit and avoid legal trouble over discrimination.
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Repairs, Maintenance, and Entry to Rented Premises
Landlords' duties to repair rental property and to give tenants notice before entering.
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Mold in Rentals: Landlord Liability, Responsibility, and Prevention
Learn about mold in rental units: Your landlord's liability for mold problems, how to get rid of mold, and how to prevent mold in the first place.
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Landlord-Tenant Statutes, State-by-State
This is the chart you need if you're trying to find your state's landlord-tenant laws.
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State Laws on Landlord's Access to Rental Property
State rules on when and how landlords may enter tenant rental units.
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State Laws on Unconditional Quit Terminations
State rules on when a landlord can order a tenant to move out on short notice.
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Criminal Acts and Activities: Landlord Liability FAQ
Landlords have some degree of legal responsibility to protect their tenants from assailants, thieves, and fellow tenants.
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Tenant Injuries: Landlord Liability and Insurance FAQ
Protect yourself from liability from tenant injuries.
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Housing Discrimination Complaints: What Landlords Need to Know
Before you place an ad online or advertise a vacancy, it is crucial that you understand fair housing laws and what you can say and do when selecting tenants.
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Does the Federal Fair Housing Act Apply to Your Rental Property?
Learn federal fair housing law exemptions for different types of rental properties.
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State Laws on Landlord's Access to Rental Property
State rules on when and how landlords may enter tenant rental units.
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