Lease agreements are hard to understand for most people, even those fluent in English. Also troublesome are the numerous laws and regulations concerning landlord tenant relations. So it is not surprising that most disputes between landlord and tenant arise when the parties misunderstand or are unaware of their rights and responsibilities. This book outlines the basics of landlord-tenant relations, providing guidance for both before and after the lease is signed.
Among the subjects covered are:
- Types of tenancy
- Co-signers and roommates
- Rules regarding rent deposits and escrow accounts
- Housing discrimination
- Rent ceilings
- Renter's insurance and losses due to fire and robbery
- Landlord's access to premises
- Repairs and safety hazards
- Evictions.
Sharing a neighborhood is no easy task, either, particularly when language and cultural barriers are present. The book also offers guidance on how to avoid or resolve disputes with neighbors. It provides guidance on issues such as damages caused by children, guests or animals; parties and public alcohol consumption; regulations concerning vehicle maintenance, abandoned property, and refuse collection. Pictorials illustrate some of these conflicts to familiarize readers with the issues and help them develop problem-solving techniques. ISBN # 0-9764370-4-X
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