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• 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 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 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 Rental Lease 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 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 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 Rental Lease 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
• 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.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• Nice Landlord or Mean Landlord
  Posted October 20, 2006
  Many Landlords make the mistake of getting too emotional and personal with their Tenants.
• Rent Collection 101
  Posted October 20, 2006
  Collecting and receiving rent is the cornerstone of investing in rental properties.