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• Wyoming Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted November 20, 2009
  It’s important when creating a Wyoming Rental Lease Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com.
  
• South Carolina Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted November 06, 2009
  It’s important when creating a South Carolina Rental Lease Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com.
  
• Oregon Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted November 04, 2009
  It’s important when creating an Oregon Rental Lease Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com.
  
• Oklahoma Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted November 03, 2009
  It’s important when creating an Oklahoma Rental Lease Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com.
  
• North Dakota Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted November 03, 2009
  It’s important when creating a North Dakota Rental Lease Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com.
  
• New Mexico Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted November 02, 2009
  It’s important when creating a New Mexico Rental Lease Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com.
  
• New Hampshire Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted October 29, 2009
  It’s important when creating a New Hampshire Rental Lease Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com.
  
• Nebraska Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted October 27, 2009
  It’s important when creating a Nebraska Rental Lease Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com.
  
• Designing Spaces Features EZ Landlord Forms!
  Posted October 23, 2009
  Multiple Telly Award-winning TV show Designing Spaces invites EZ Landlord Forms' CEO Kevin Kiene and legal counsel Paul Cohen to appear on the show and offer some landlording tips and advice.
• Montana Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted October 22, 2009
  It’s important when creating a Montana Rental Lease Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com.
  
• New North Carolina Statutes Affect Landlords
  Posted October 15, 2009
  Here is a summary of changes and additions recently made to the Landlord Tenant Statutes for North Carolina, effective October 1st, 2009. This notification is for informational purposes only, if you have any further questions please contact an attorney.
• North Carolina Carbon Monoxide 2010 Landlord Tenant Regulations
  Posted October 14, 2009
  New regulations in North Carolina outline landlords' obligations regarding carbon monoxide detectors in rental properties.
• Mississippi Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted October 13, 2009
  It’s important when creating a Mississippi Rental Lease Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com.
  
• Michigan Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted October 05, 2009
  It’s important when creating a Michigan Rental Lease Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com.
  
• Maryland Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted September 30, 2009
  It’s important when creating a Maryland Rental Lease Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com.
  
• Louisiana Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted September 30, 2009
  It’s important when creating a Louisiana Rental Lease Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com.
  
• Kentucky Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted September 28, 2009
  It’s important when creating a Kentucky Rental Lease Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com.
  
• Kansas Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted September 28, 2009
  It’s important when creating a Kansas Rental Lease Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com.
  
• Delaware Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted September 24, 2009
  It’s important when creating a Delaware Rental Lease Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com.
  
• Idaho Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted September 22, 2009
  It’s important when creating an Idaho Rental Lease Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com.
  
• When Does the Landlord Have the Right of Entry?
  Posted September 21, 2009
  There's a delicate line between tenants' right to privacy in their home and landlords' right to maintain and protect their property, which can be a sticky issue between many landlords and tenants. Here's a quick guide to a landlord's right of entry, to help clarify this oft-confused issue.
• Washington State Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted September 10, 2009
  It’s important when creating a Washington State Rental Lease Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com.
  
• Nevada Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted September 09, 2009
  It’s important when creating a Nevada Rental Lease Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com in association with Ryan Stibor, Attorney at Law.
  
• The Property Management Dilemma: Should You Hire A Property Manager?
  Posted September 04, 2009
  Hiring a property manager can be an effective way of shifting the burden of daily operations to someone else while still keeping your tenants happy. However, property managers are expensive, and they can also take control of your property away from you. That's why you need to understand how to hire the property manager that's right for you.
• Indiana Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted September 04, 2009
  It’s important when creating an Indiana Rental Lease Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com in association with Matthew A. Griffith, Attorney at Law.
• Verbal vs. Written Rental Contracts: Do You Really Need a Signed Lease Agreement?
  Posted September 03, 2009
  Renting without a lease can be hazardous to your financial health. Although some landlords have successfully rented without one, you open yourself up to a lot of risk if the landlord-tenant relationship doesn't go the way you expect and there is no formal document to spell out liability.
• Maine Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted September 03, 2009
  It’s important when creating a Maine Rental Lease Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com in association with Joseph Mathew Pickering, Attorney at Law.
• Changes To Civil Evictions For Arkansas Residential Rental Property Clients
  Posted September 02, 2009
  This useful information is provided by David Simmons, a Landlord-Tenant Attorney in Arkansas.
• Illinois Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted September 01, 2009
  It’s important when creating an Illinois Rental Lease Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com.
  
  
• California Real Estate Investing: What Is It Like to Be a California Landlord?
  Posted September 01, 2009
  The California real estate market no longer has the allure it once did. Instead of having more renters than inventory of available properties, California landlords are finding that they have to develop strategies to keep their vacancies filled.
• Massachusetts Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted August 28, 2009
  It’s important when creating a Massachusetts Rental Lease Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com.
• Tenant Pet Policies: How Should Landlords Handle Pets in their Rental Properties?
  Posted August 19, 2009
  Before you rent to a tenant with a pet that may be considered dangerous, there are a number of factors you need to consider. Certified Property Manager Jesse Holland gives you valuable tips on what are the possible risks associated with having a "pets welcome" policy.
• Abandoned Rental Property? How to Tell if Your Rental Has Been Abandoned & What to Do with Abandoned Real Estate
  Posted August 12, 2009
  The number of abandoned apartments is on the rise. Landlords need to be prepared and know their rights so that they can take immediate action to secure their property and prevent loss.
• A Smoke-Free Rental Property: Is It Possible to Prohibit Smoking in Your Rental Property?
  Posted August 10, 2009
  There is a growing demand for rentals that have been designated smoke free. However, before you decide to turn your property into a non-smoking zone, you should understand all of the financial and legal ramifications of that decision.
• New Jersey Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted August 07, 2009
  It’s important when creating a New Jersey Rental Lease Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com.
• Minnesota Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted August 07, 2009
  It’s important when creating a Minnesota Rental Lease Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com in association with Jeffrey J. Fenske, Esq., Attorney at Law.
• The New York City Landlord Experience: What Is It Like to Be a New York Landlord?
  Posted August 05, 2009
  Being a successful landlord in New York City is not without its challenges. However, if you have a good strategy to recruit tenants and learn from your mistakes, it can be a profitable experience.
• Mold Remediation: Mold Laws & What to Do if You Find Mold in your Rental Property
  Posted August 04, 2009
  As recent events have shown, the presence of mold in a building can cause tenants to take drastic measures to have the problem resolved. Instead of waiting for a tenant to react, landlords should be proactive and look for potential mold issues and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Hawaii Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted August 03, 2009
  It’s important when creating a Hawaii Lease Rental Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format.
• The Lease Option Agreement: Pros, Cons, and a Creative Approach to Real Estate
  Posted July 29, 2009
  In many real estate markets nationwide, property owners find themselves unable to sell their property at fair market value. So they are increasingly turning to a strategy known as a lease option agreement, which makes it possible for them to rent the property at an above market rate while retaining the possibility that the current tenant will eventually buy it.
• North Carolina Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted July 28, 2009
  It’s important when creating a North Carolina Lease Rental Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com in association with Laurie B. Gengo, Attorney at Law.
• Colorado Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted July 24, 2009
  It’s important when creating a Colorado Lease Rental Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com in association with Stephen C. Harkess, Attorney at Law.
• Florida Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted July 24, 2009
  It’s important when creating a Florida Lease Rental Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com in association with Ghenete Wright Muir, Esq., Attorney at Law.
  
  
• Rental Property Insurance: Coverage, Claims, & What to Look for in Rental Insurance
  Posted July 23, 2009
  Knowing what kind of insurance is necessary and what it covers is essential when it comes to protecting your assets. Equally as important is how to prevent loss so that you don't need to file too many insurance claims.
• Evaluating Rental Properties: What to Look for in a Rental Investment
  Posted July 21, 2009
  Finding a profitable rental property is a matter of doing your homework. In this article, Ben Spofford shows you what factors to look for before you decide to buy.
• Arkansas Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted July 21, 2009
  It’s important when creating an Arkansas Lease Rental Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com in association with David E. Simmons, Attorney at Law.
• Iowa Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted July 16, 2009
  It’s important when creating an Iowa Lease Rental Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com in association with Dell A. Richard, Attorney at Law.
• New Fire Alarm Notice and Tenant Fire Safety Amendment Requirements for District of Columbia
  Posted July 15, 2009
  There are new requirments for notices required by Section 2 of the Fire alarm Notice and Tenant Fire Safety Amendment Emergency/Temporary Act.
• Rental Registration Guide for the District of Columbia
  Posted July 15, 2009
  The District of Columbia's official set of guidelines for rental registration.
• Asset Protection for Rental Investing: Legal Entities, Lawsuit Protection, & Taxation
  Posted July 15, 2009
  Landlords face more risks than ever before, that's why it is so important to be sure that you are ready in the event of a lawsuit. Asset protection planning not only acts as a lawsuit deterrent in many instances, but it also helps you keep some of your assets if litigation becomes inevitable.
• Missouri Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted July 14, 2009
  It’s important when creating a Missouri Lease Rental Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com in association with Jennifer A. Coke and Robert J. Wise, Attorneys at Law.
• Ohio Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted July 14, 2009
  It’s important when creating an Ohio Lease Rental Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com in association with Eric E. Willison, Attorney at Law.
• Demystifying The Section 8 Housing Program
  Posted July 11, 2009
  The Section 8 housing program is a good source from which landlords can recruit a steady stream of tenants. In this article, Michael Minervini explains how the program works, and how to maximize your participation in it.
• Landlord Tax Strategies & Rental Property Accounting
  Posted July 10, 2009
  The current economy has negatively affected many landlords' ability to maintain profitability. A good way to add to your bottom line, is to learn how to maximize your tax deductions. Robert D. Lattas, an attorney and landlord, explains what you need to know to take advantage of the different types of deductions.
• The Real Estate Downturn and a Rental Market Case Study: Madison, Wisconsin
  Posted July 08, 2009
  The doom and gloom that fell over the real estate market at the end of last year continues to persist. However, there are some bright spots like Madison, Wisconsin, where even though the market climate isn't as good as it once was, they have found ways to hold on until it gets better.
• Security Deposits: Defining Normal Wear and Tear & How to Handle Security Deposit Disputes
  Posted July 01, 2009
  Although many states have specific regulations regarding security deposits, there are some general rules that apply across the board. Priscilla Nieto McDonald explains what security deposits are, and how they can be legally used by landlords whose tenants have abused their property.
• Renting to Immigrants: The Laws Affecting Landlords and Illegal Immigrants
  Posted June 27, 2009
  As the number of non-U.S. citizens continues to grow, they are quickly becoming am important market for services like housing. Professor Michael Seng talks about how renting to these consumers can be a double-edged sword and what to do to avoid the pitfalls.
• Renters Insurance: Worthwhile Landlord Requirement or Unnecessary Tenant Burden?
  Posted June 24, 2009
  Having enough insurance coverage is as an important to renters as it is to landlords. Renter's insurance, an often overlooked,option, not only provides significant benefits for the tenant, but it also has a definite advantage for landlords, too.
• Rent Collection: Quick Response, Debt Collection & Techniques to Collect Rent
  Posted June 23, 2009
  Collecting back rent doesn't have to be a difficult task. In this article, attorney Phil A. Taylor shows you how a quick response to the first sign that a tenant is falling behind can save you a lot of grief and a lot of money. He also discusses what to do when the collection problem has escalated into a situation that may require legal action.
• The Eviction Procedure: When & How to File Eviction
  Posted June 19, 2009
  Landlords should never put off evicting a tenant who has violated the lease agreement just because the process is complicated. Mike Hill, who has spent many years managing single-family houses, shows you how the process works, and how to avoid costly errors.
• Tenant Screening, Rental Advertising, & The Fair Housing Act
  Posted June 11, 2009
  The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, familial status,or disability in all aspects of the rental process. In this article, attorney Nadeen Green discusses how this anti-discrimination focus applies to creating an ad for a rental unit. She also explains what types of landlords are subject to the law, what you can and cannot say, and how to stay compliant when you're screening applicants.
• Connecticut Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted May 11, 2009
  It’s important when creating a Connecticut Lease Rental Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com in association with Steven G. M. Biro and Doris B. D'Ambrosio, Attorney’s at Law.
• Alaska Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted May 11, 2009
  It’s important when creating an Alaska Rental Lease Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com in association with Ralph Ertz, Attorney at Law.
• Long-Term Real Estate Investing: Tips, Ideas, and Supply & Demand
  Posted April 11, 2009
  While there's plenty of uncertainty in the real estate world, there are some predictors of real estate appreciation that can be observed and utilized. Here are a few ideas to help in your long term real estate investing strategies, and remember the big picture!
• Georgia Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted October 03, 2008
  It is important when creating a Georgia Rental Lease Agreement to ensure that you are in compliance with state regulations. This article contains some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com in association with Trey Phillips, Attorney at Law of Lawrenceville, Georgia.
• Rhode Island Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted September 12, 2008
  It’s important when creating a Rhode Island Lease Rental Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Included in this article are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com in association with Nelson F. Brinckerhoff, Attorney at Law.
• Arizona Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted September 12, 2008
  It’s important when creating an Arizona Lease Rental Agreement that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com in association with Andrew M. Hull, Attorney at Law of Phoenix as well as Carlton C. Castler, Attorney of Avondale, Arizona.
• California Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted September 05, 2008
  It is important when creating a California Lease Rental Agreement that you make sure that you are in compliance with state regulations. Below are some important points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com in association with Richard L. Beckman, Attorney at Law of San Francisco, California.
• Critical Protection Tips for New Landlords
  Posted June 25, 2008
  Tips to find a good eviction attorney.
• Safeguarding your Rental Property from your Tenants, while Still Cashing In
  Posted June 22, 2008
  Learn how to safeguard your property, choose the right tenant, write a great lease agreement, and just in case, serve an eviction notice.
• Alabama Landlord Tenant Law and Regulations
  Posted May 16, 2008
  Within this article you will find informative answers to questions highlighting landlord tenant laws for the state of Alabama. Landlords should pay close attention to their state regulations in an effort to avoid any future problems. Please see our helpful Q&A article below!
• Landlords, Collect that Judgment!
  Posted March 13, 2008
• Landlords: Advertise your Rental and Select the Right Tenant, Legally
  Posted March 13, 2008
  Keeping In Compliance WIth the Fair Housing Rules
• Real Estate Investing Products and Links
  Posted February 27, 2008
  Find Links and Products for Real Estate Investing. These are products that we use and recommend for anyone who manages rental property.
• Why You Can Not Afford to Do Without a Top-Notch Lease Agreement
  Posted May 22, 2007
  Most great landlord-tenant relationships hold one key element in common: they’re built on the foundation of a concise, airtight lease. Like any other type of legal contract, the goal of a lease agreement is to clearly describe the terms of the rental relationship, spelling out the rights, responsibilities, privileges, and limitations that apply to both the landlord and the tenants.
• When Is the Right Time to Buy Real Estate? NOW!
  Posted December 26, 2006
  Wait for the right time to buy real estate, and you may still be waiting 10 years from now.
• To Flip It or Rent It
  Posted November 29, 2006
  Which will bring you the largest profits from Real Estate Investing?
• How to Get Started in Real Estate Investing Without Cash
  Posted November 14, 2006
  So you want to get involved in real estate investing, but you just don't have any extra money to get started?
• ezLandlordForms Press Release
  Posted November 13, 2006
  Landlords and Property Managers Vote YES for New One-Stop Online Document Resource.
• How to Choose a Good Investment Property
  Posted November 07, 2006
  What should you consider when purchasing a property for real estate investing?
• The Lease Agreement
  Posted November 07, 2006
  Q: What is the Most Important Document in Landlord/Tenant Court? - A: The Lease Agreement
• Why Does Investing in Real Estate Create Wealth?
  Posted November 04, 2006
  When investing in Real Estate, you may choose to buy and rent a property, or you may choose it 'flip it' (buy and sell quickly).
• Making Money in a S-L-O-W Real Estate Market
  Posted November 04, 2006
  There are ways around a slow market that will allow you to earn an income, even while the home sales in your area are low.
• How to Locate Wholesale Properties
  Posted October 31, 2006
  Finding properties to resell at a profit is relatively easy - if you know where to look.
• Rent Collection 101
  Posted October 20, 2006
  Collecting and receiving rent is the cornerstone of investing in rental properties.
• Nice Landlord or Mean Landlord
  Posted October 20, 2006
  Many Landlords make the mistake of getting too emotional and personal with their Tenants.
• The Secrets to a Great Lease Agreement
  Posted October 20, 2006
  One of the most important aspects of renting property is having a good, ironclad Lease agreement.