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California Landlord's Law Book: Rights & Responsibilities 13th Edition

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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 13th 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
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  1. ISBN-10
    1413309402
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1413309409
  3. Edition
    13th
  4. Publisher
    NOLO
  5. Publication date
    April 14, 2009
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    8.5 x 1.5 x 11 inches
  8. Print length
    590 pages
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Before putting a For Rent sign out... consult The California Landlord's Law Book: Rights & Responsibilities, an excellent reference book published by Nolo. (San Francisco Chronicle 2009-01-01)

"Exactly what it purports to be, but unblighted by unnecessary legal jargon an up-to-date book such as this is as necessary as a rent receipt book or a good repair person." (Los Angeles Times 2008-02-02)

"Before putting a For Rent sign out... consult The California Landlord's Law Book: Rights & Responsibilities, an excellent reference book published by Nolo." (San Francisco Chronicle 2008-02-02)

"Recommended by the state Department of Consumer Affairs." (Sacramento Bee 2008-02-10)

What an informative, helpful aid! Even my husband understands it! (G. V., Santa Maria, CA)

It's easy to read and understand. The examples provided make it all make sense. (G. Galvan, Santa Ana, CA 2009-01-01)

I have been a landlord for over 20 years and Nolo has guided me through the thick and thin of the occasional tenant dispute. I feel confident that, when I draft a landlord/tenant agreement, I have done everything that will protect my interests. (J. Peterson, San Francisco, CA 2009-01-01)

I love this book! It was so easy to use and very helpful. Thanks! (E. Cervantes, Alhambra, CA 2009-01-01)

Exactly what it purports to be, but unblighted by unnecessary legal jargon...an up-to-date book such as this is as necessary as a rent receipt book or a good repair person. (Los Angeles Times 2009-01-01)

Recommended by the state Department of Consumer Affairs. (Sacramento Bee 2009-01-01)

About the Author

Ralph "Jake" Warner,widely recognized as a pioneer of the do-it-yourself law movement, Warner founded Nolo with Ed Sherman in 1972. He began publishing do-it-yourself law books written by him and his colleagues after numerous publishers rejected them. Warner holds a law degree from Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California at Berkeley and an undergraduate degree from Princeton.

As Nolo's managing editor, Portman oversees editorial work on all Nolo books. She specializes in residential and commercial landlord/tenant law, legal issues related to courts, landlords and tenants, and neighbor disputes. She is the author or co-author of Every Landlord's Legal Guide, Every Landlord's Guide to Finding Great Tenants, Every Tenant's Legal Guide, Renters' Rights, Negotiate the Best Lease for Your Business, Leases & Rental Agreements, The California Landlord's Law Book and California Tenants' Rights. Portman received undergraduate and graduate degrees from Stanford University and a law degree from Santa Clara University. Before joining Nolo in 1994, she practiced law as a public defender.

David Brown practices law in the Monterey, California area, where he has represented both landlords and tenants in hundreds of court cases -- most of which he felt could have been avoided if both sides were more fully informed about landlord/tenant law. Brown, a graduate of Stanford University (chemistry) and the University of Santa Clara Law School, also teaches law at the Monterey College of Law and is the author of Fight Your Ticket (CA version), Beat Your Ticket (the national version), The Landlord's Law Book, Vol. 1: Rights and Responsibilities; The Landlord's Law Book, Vol. 2: Evictions and co-author of How to Change Your Name in California and The Guardianship Book for California.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ NOLO; 13th edition (April 14, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 590 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1413309402
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1413309409
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1.5 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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  1. Jake Warner

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    Jake “Ralph” Warner is the author of the linked novels Coming of Age in Berkeley and Lost in Transition as well as Murder on the Air (with Ihara). He is also the author of a popular series of children's audio stories including The Tibbodnock Stories, Clem the Detective Dog and Sheriff Daisy and Deputy Bud.

    In addition, Warner is the co-founder and longtime publisher (now retired) of Nolo, America's leading source of consumer law information. His many non-fiction titles include guides on tenants rights, small claims court and The Living Together kit (with Ihara).

    Readers of "Coming of Age in Berkeley" often ask Jake Warner "Why a novel about students set at a university"?

    Warner's answer is " When it comes to relationships young adults are often flexible and brave in ways that older folks no longer are. Especially when it comes to first love, they have the spectacular ability to open their hearts and fully commit. It's the beauty of this 'all in' approach that that I wanted to explore."

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    Janet Portman

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    As Nolo's managing editor, Janet Portman oversees editorial work on all Nolo books. She specializes in residential and commercial landlord/tenant law, legal issues related to courts, landlords and tenants, and neighbor disputes. She is the author or co-author of Every Landlord's Legal Guide, Every Landlord's Guide to Finding Great Tenants, Every Tenant's Legal Guide, Renters' Rights, Negotiate the Best Lease for Your Business, Leases & Rental Agreements, The California Landlord's Law Book: Rights and Responsibilities, and California Tenants' Rights. A nationally syndicated columnist with Inman News, Portman's column, "Rent It Right," appears regularly in the Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, and other prominent newspapers and websites. Portman received undergraduate and graduate degrees from Stanford University and a law degree from Santa Clara University. Before joining Nolo in 1994, she practiced law as a public defender.

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Ken S
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2010
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This book is great tool for to making sure you are doing everything right and for preventing future problems because you didn't do something you were required to do. Now I have confidance that I am following the California laws, there are some things I wasn't doing that I will now do. I like that this book is based on California law since all my rentals are in Calif. The provided forms and CD version are very useful. Switched all my master leases and documentation to the ones provided on the CD. After reading and using the forms I feel this book is worth ten time its purchase price and probably will save me from a lot of future problems. I like how the author gives you what to watch out for and advise and guidance, not just the law for you to interpert yourself.
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Jake Hocker
5.0 out of 5 stars Well Organized & Thorough
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2010
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Really well written and organized. The book does cover the majority of what you'd want it to, and you can easily find what you're looking for if it's in there.

This book does address the legal issues I was concerned about very well. It's a good refference to have around, but a quick glance at the TOC will let you know if it covers the topic you're worried about right now.

It does not have everything you might expect though. Some forms that it lacks: rental receipts, year end statements, maintenance requests.

This book won't save you from ever having to create some of your own forms again.

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It's been years since I bought this book, and I still use it a ton. I had to re-review to give it the fifth star.
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Taylor
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book. Did not give detail on how to ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2016
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Good book. Did not give detail on how to rent out just a room in a house though.
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Suzuki
5.0 out of 5 stars The California Landlord's Law Book
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2010
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As a landlord of one unit, I find this book to be perfect for my needs. Not only does the book cover all the California laws, rights, and responsibilities of landlords - but it also has a CD that contains all the possible forms you might need to use with tenants. It makes the paper work a breeze, and also suggests ways to select decent tenants.
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P. Andres
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative- a must have for a first time landlord
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2010
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I purchased this book and ended up deciding not to rent out my property. It really gives you insight and information about your responsibilities as a landlord, things you can & can't charge for, lots of legal information etc. It also comes with the forms you will need to DIY. Highly recommended.
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frisco mama
5.0 out of 5 stars I like this book
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2014
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If you are a landlord in California, this is the book. You can go to the NOLO website to find some free legal information and learn more about the publisher.
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Ivan
5.0 out of 5 stars great!
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2013
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works out great, allows me to know my rights as a tenant.very informative and glad i purchased it. hope to find more great finds like this in the future.
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Kelly Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT and USEFUL
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2010
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I inherited 8 houses and had to learn to be a landlord, instantly. The CD has all the forms you need and the chapters are easy to understand. This is my BIBLE when it comes to my rentals.
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