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Shakespeare's Landlord (Lily Bard Mysteries, Book 1)
When cleaning lady Lily Bard discovers the dead body of her nosy landlord, her plan of starting a quiet new life may end in her death..
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Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide
This bestseller is the only book on tax deductions specifically for residential landlords!

Named a "Top 10 Real Estate Book" by Robert Bruss, syndicated real estate columnist

If you own rental property, you should be taking advantage of the many tax write-offs available. Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide gives residential landlords the plain-English guide they need to save money on taxes -- without the services of a high-priced accounting firm.

This book explains how to maximize your deductions. Find out how to:

  • fill out IRS Schedule E
  • take real estate tax credits
  • figure out if an expense is a repair (deductible) or an improvement (depreciable)
  • maximize your depreciation deductions
  • deduct losses arising from real estate ownership
  • keep proper tax records
  • deduct home office, travel, casualty losses and much more


    Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide is comprehensive yet easy to read, jam packed with interesting and relevant examples. The 4th edition is completely updated for 2008 and reflects the latest tax information and numbers..
    Price: $21.92 [Notify me when price goes down.]


  • The California Landlord's Law Book: Rights & Responsibilities. Book with CD-Rom (12th edition)
    The most comprehensive -- and easiest to use -- guide to California residential property management available.

    Every California landlord and residential property manager needs The California Landlord's Law Book: Rights & Responsibilities. The definitive guide for over 20 years, it clearly and comprehensively covers everything you need to know about:

  • security deposits
  • leases and rental agreements

  • inspections

  • liability

  • lead paint

  • discrimination

  • rent control

  • satellite dishes

  • and more

    The book provides you with all the forms you need as tear-outs and on CD-ROM, including rental applications; leases and rental agreements 3-, 30-, 60- and 90-day notices -- and much more.



    The 12th edition includes up-to-date landlord-tenant laws and forms, including new rules for terminating a tenancy. It also has updated rent control charts for 15 cities. All forms included as tear-outs and on CD-ROM.



    Also available: California Landlord's Law Book: Evictions.
    Price: $25.70 [Notify me when price goes down.]



  • Landlording: A Handymanual for Scrupulous Landlords and Landladies Who Do It Themselves
    Since 1975, this book has been the bible of scrupulous landlords and landladies It's a comprehensive and readable reference on how to attract and keep good tenants and make good landlording decisions..
    Price: $17.28 [Notify me when price goes down.]


    Every Landlord's Legal Guide
    An all-in-one authoritative guide every landlord needs

    Every Landlord's Legal Guide is the most comprehensive and up-to-date legal and practical guide for residential landlords. The best, most effective way to make and save money as a landlord is to keep up with the law --and with Every Landlord's Legal Guide, you can do all that and more.

    From move-in to move-out, this book covers a wide range of issues , including fair housing, repairs, sublets, screening for good tenants, environmental hazards such as mold and bed bugs (yes, bed bugs). You'll find legal and practical solutions backed by many 50-state charts with specific laws for each state. This complete resource will help you avoid hassles and headaches -- not to mention legal fees.

    Here is everything you need to:

  • choose tenants
  • prepare a lease or rental agreement
  • collect and return deposits
  • avoid discrimination charges
  • hire a property manager
  • keep up with repairs and maintenance
  • minimize liability
  • deal with problem tenants
  • and more

    Every Landlord's Legal Guide provides over 30 forms you'll need, including leases and rental agreements on the included CD-ROM.

    The 9th edition is completely revised with updated information, and discusses new developments in domestic violence protections for tenants.

    Landlord Forms Library on CD-ROM

    Screening, Choosing, and Rejecting Applicants
    Rental Application
    Consent to Contact References and Perform Credit Check
    Tenant References
    Notice of Denial Based on Credit Report or Other Information
    Notice of Conditional Acceptance Based on Credit Report or Other Information
    Rental Documents and Moving In
    Receipt and Holding Deposit Agreement
    Landlord-Tenant Checklist
    Move-In Letter
    Month-to-Month Residential Rental Agreement
    Month-to-Month Residential Rental Agreement (Spanish Version)
    Fixed-Term Residential Lease
    Fixed-Term Residential Lease (Spanish Version)
    Cosigner Agreement
    Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards
    Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards (Spanish Version)
    Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home Pamphlet
    Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home Pamphlet (Spanish Version)
    Property Manager Agreement
    Verification of Disabled Status
    Rental Documents during the Rental Term
    Amendment to Lease or Rental Agreement
    Letter to Original Tenant and New Cotenant
    Consent to Assignment of Lease
    Agreement for Delayed or Partial Rent Payments
    Repairs and Maintenance
    Time Estimate for Repair
    Semiannual Safety and Maintenance Update
    Agreement Regarding Tenant Alterations to Rental Unit
    Notice of Intent to Enter Dwelling Unit
    Resident's Maintenance/Repair Request
    Handling and Returning Security Deposits
    Letter for Returning Entire Security Deposit
    Security Deposit Itemization (Deductions for Repairs and Cleaning)
    Security Deposit Itemization (Deductions for Repairs, Cleaning, and Unpaid Rent)
    Terminating Tenancies
    Tenant's Notice of Intent to Move Out
    Landlord-Tenant Agreement to Terminate Lease
    Move-Out Letter
    Warning Letter for Lease or Rental Agreement Violation.
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  • Property Management Kit For Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback))
    Thinking about becoming a landlord? Property Management Kit For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you proven strategies for establishing and maintaining rental properties, be they single family or multi-resident. You'll see how to prepare and promote your properties, select tenants, handle repairs, avoid costly mistakes and legal snafus — and meet your long-term goals. You’ll learn all the basics of the rental housing business — from finding and showing properties and dealing with tenants to record keeping and paying your taxes.

    Now you can find out if you really have what it takes to successfully manage rental property and you’ll learn all about the various options for hiring someone else to manage your property for you. You’ll find out the right way to prepare your properties for prospective tenants, set the rent and security deposit, clean up properties, and verify rental applications. In no time at all, you can become a top-notch manager by working efficiently with employees and contractors to keep your properties safe and secure. Find out how to:

    • Manage your time and money wisely
    • Acquire a property and prepare it for tenants
    • Make your property stand out and attract tenants
    • Keep good tenants and get rid of bad ones
    • Collect and increase rent
    • Evaluate the different types of insurance and understand income and property taxes

    Complete with lists of ten reasons to become a rental property owner, ten ways to rent your vacancy, and the ten biggest mistakes a landlord can make Property Management Kit For Dummies, 2nd Edition will help you achieve your dream of being a successful rental property owner..
    Price: $19.77 [Notify me when price goes down.]



    The Accidental Landlord
    Don’t sell for less!

    The fastest-growing opportunity this side of the real estate bubble.


    For everyone who needs to move but doesn’t want to sell their house for less than they paid, this book outlines a profitable new option that many desperate sellers fail to consider: rent it and become a landlord, at least until a market re-boom. This book alleviates every fear, and outlines every step of the way to a real estate success. Includes:

    •rental agreements
    •preparing the rental property
    •assessing personal responsibilities
    •working with a management company or by one’s Self
    •evaluating potential renters
    •collecting rent
    •insurance coverage, and more..
    Price: $11.83 [Notify me when price goes down.]


    The California Landlord's Law Book: Evictions. Book with CD-Rom (12th edition)
    The highly praised, step-by-step guide to evicting a problem tenant.

    Sooner or later, every landlord is faced with handling an eviction. The California Landlord's Law Book: Evictions shows you how to proceed every step of the way.

    Step by step and in plain English, this book explains the different legal grounds for eviction and provides all the forms and instructions necessary to:

  • prepare and serve 3-, 30-, 60- or 90-day notices
  • file an unlawful detainer complaint in court
  • win by default if the tenant doesn't respond
  • handle a contested case
  • represent yourself in court
  • deal with eviction-delaying tactics
  • collect the unpaid rent after you win

    Still the only step-by-step guide through the California eviction process, this edition reflects current law and provides the latest information, forms and instructions you need.

    Also available: California Landlord's Law Book: Rights and Responsibilities.
    Price: $25.70 [Notify me when price goes down.]


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