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By Information & Resources | Published 03/6/2005 | Investment Property | Unrated

Q: 

Where do I get information about being a landlord?

A: 

If you are a landlord and have questions, contact:

* National Multi-Housing Council, 1850 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036; call (202) 659-3381.
* National Apartment Association, 21 N. Union St., Suite 200
, Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 518-6141.


 

Q: 

Where do I get information on lease options?

A: 

For information on lease options, "How Lease Options Benefit Realty Buyers, Sellers, Agents and Investors" is available for from Tribune Media Services, 435 N Michigan #1500, Chicago IL 60611. 1-800-245-6536,or "Publication House", Burlingram CA. 1-800-736-1736


 

Q: 

Where do I get information about finding a real estate attorney?

A: 

To find a real estate attorney, contact your local bar association, which may offer local referral services. You may also ask friends or your real estate agent for their recommendations. When you have several names, call each to find out about fees and their level of experience.


Q: 

Where can I get information on writing leases?

A: 

Landlords can turn to several good books for legal and management advice. Some contain sample forms for the tenant's move-in condition checklist, owner's notice of intent to enter an occupied unit and warning notices, for example.

Resources:
* "The Landlord's Troubleshooter," Robert Irwin, Dearborn Financial Publishing,
Chicago; 1994.
* "The Landlord's Law Book: Rights & Responsibilities," David Brown and Ralph Warner, Nolo Press, Berkeley, Calif.; 1991.


 

Q: 

Where do I get information about being a landlord?

A: 

If you are a landlord and have questions, contact:

* National Multi-Housing Council, 1850 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036; call (202) 659-3381.
* National Apartment Association, 21 N. Union St., Suite 200
, Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 518-6141.



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