This guidebook contains legal and practical information for tenants, and contains dozens of sample letters and forms. Topics discussed include: getting landlords to make repairs by using rent withholding or repair-and-deduct; avoiding disputes with roommates over rent, deposits, guests, and noise; fighting illegal discrimination, retaliation, or sexual harassment; dealing with hazards like lead paint, mold, or bedbugs; breaking a lease with minimum...

Maximize your tax deductions. Rental real estate provides more tax benefits than almost any other investment. Every landlord's tax deduction guide is the only book that focuses exclusively on IRS rules and deductions for landlords. The book covers the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including the new 20 percent pass-through deduction and other changes that are particularly beneficial to landlords. Learn about landlord tax classifications, reporting rental...