Basic Tips for Landlords
Created by FindLaw's team of legal writers and editors | Last updated June 20, 2016
Being a landlord requires much more work than simply collecting the rent checks every month. Landlords must adequately maintain their properties; manage finances; make sure tenants pay rent on time; handle disputes among tenants; and navigate the various laws and regulations that define the landlord-tenant relationship.
Below are some articles and resources offering tips for landlords. See FindLaw's Landlord Rights and Landlord Tenant Disputes sections for more articles.
Landlords and the Law - Basics:
- Alternatives to Selling: Benefits to Becoming a Landlord
- Top 10 Tips for Landlords
- 10 Tips for Being a Low-Risk Landlord
- Top 10 Legal Mistakes That Can Sink Your Landlord Business
- Landlord/Property Associations
- Top 10 Tax Deductions for Landlords
- Resolving Landlord-Tenant Disputes FAQ (FindLaw's Tenants' Rights Center)
- Landlord-Tenant Dictionary (FindLaw's Tenants' Rights Center)
Advertising Your Property:
Choosing a Tenant:
- How to Screen and Select Tenants FAQ
- Choosing Tenants: Avoid Fair Housing Complaints and Lawsuits
- Fair Housing (FindLaw's Civil Rights Center)
New! State-specific Residential Lease Forms Package available for purchase
Next Steps
Contact a qualified real estate attorney to help you navigate any landlord-tenant issues.