Landlord and Tenant

 (Rights & Obligations)

 

A Step-by-Step Reference Manual and Forms (85 pages)

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

  A.  Introduction…………………………………………...

 

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          1 - About LawPak

          2 - Why Do I Need A Written Lease Agreement

          3 - Conditions For Making A Lease Agreement

          4 - Forms Needed

          5 - Commonly Asked Questions

B.  Information Concerning Landlords And Tenants.....

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                1 - The Landlord - Tenant Relationship

          2 - Obligations Of The Landlord

          3 - Obligations Of The Tenant

          4 - Responsibilities Of The Landlord  and Tenant

          5 - Termination Notice

          6 - Eviction

          7 - Collection Of Rent

C.  Security Deposits...........................................................

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                1 - Paying Interest On Security Deposits

          2 - Securing Deposits Withheld By The Landlord

          3 - Landlord Refuses To Return A Security Deposit

          4 - Small Claims Court

          5 - Deductions From A Security Deposit

D.  The Rental Application…………………….…….

 

 

 

 

 

 

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          1 - Careful Screening

          2 - Verifying The Application

          3 - Approving The Tenant Application

          4 - Factors A Tenant Should Consider

          5 - Document The Condition Of The Apartment

E.  The Lease Agreement………….………………...

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                1 - Terms Contained In A Lease  Agreement

                2 - Mandatory Terms

          3 - Optional Terms

          4 - Prohibited Provisions

          5 - Rules And Restrictions

          6 - Riders To A Lease Agreement

          7 - Signing The Lease Agreement

 

SAMPLE  FORMS…………………………….……….....

          *  Residential Lease Agreement

          *  Pet Rider

          *  Rules And Regulations

          *  Three-Day Notice To Vacate Premises For Non-Payment Of Rent

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APPENDIX…………………………………………….......

                Explanation Of Terms 

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BLANK FORMS….………….…………………………....

               

                *  Residential Rental Application

            *  Residential Lease Agreement

            *  Rules And Regulations

          *  Security Deposit Agreement And Minimum Charges

            *  Pet Rider

            *  Garage Rider

            *  Amendment To A Lease Agreement

            *  Residential Sublease Agreement

            *  Inspection Form When Vacating

            *  Extension Of Lease Agreement

            *  Notice Of Change In Amount Of Rent

            *  Notice Of Additional Charges

            *  Landlord's Notice To Terminate Tenancy

            *  Tenant's Notice To Terminate Tenancy

            *  Termination Of Lease Agreement

            *  Notice Of Complaint

            *  Demand For Payment Of Rent

           

            *  Three-Day Notice To Vacate Premises For Non-Payment Of Rent

           

            *  Landlord's Notice To Vacate Premises For Breach Of Tenancy

            *  Owner's Five-Day Notice To Vacate  Premises For Breach Of Tenancy

            *  Five-Day Notice To Vacate Premises For Non-Payment Of Rent

            *  Notice To Tenant Of Delinquent Rental Account

            *  Lead-Based Paint Disclosure

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            *  Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Brochure

            *  Incident Report

            *  Property Loss Report

            *  Liability Loss Report