Every Tenant's Legal Guide 2nd Ed Author:Janet Portman, Marcia Stewart The essential all-in-one book for anyone paying rent! Every Tenant's Legal Guide gives you the legal and practical information you need to deal with your landlord and other tenants, and protect your rights when things go wrong. Written in plain English, it shows you how to:
put roommate relationships on a sound legal footing
understand key rules on rent increases and rent control
get needed repairs and maintenance
protect your privacy
fight illegal discrimination
break a lease with minimum financial liability
get your security deposit back
understand and prepare for eviction proceedings The updated 5th edition of Every Tenant's Legal Guide comes complete with tear-out forms, as well as charts that help you find and understand the latest laws of your state.