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"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...

"Whether your local real estate market is super-heated or still making a comeback, there are steps you can take to reach the right buyers, pick the best offer, and ultimately get top dollar for your home. Selling Your House: Nolo's Essential Guide will take you through the process from start to finish. And, you'll learn how to do it all in the shortest possible time. Selling Your House: Nolo's Essential Guide provides tips from industry pros--including...

Facing foreclosure? Put together a plan. Take action. When you're in foreclosure, there's no time to waste. You need to know your options and The Foreclosure Survival Guide's can help. You'll learn how to: determine whether you should try to keep your house, find loan workout programs that could help you save your home, apply for a loan workout with your lender, bring your loan current in Chapter 13 bankruptcy, and if you can't stay in your home,...

" Not sure where to start? Let's find the right bankruptcy option for you. You know bankruptcy will help you get back on your financial feet. But which chapter type is best? The New Bankruptcy explains the benefits of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. For instance, you'll learn that Chapter 7 will: (1)wipe out credit card balances, utility bills, and more (2)protect property you need to work and live, and (3)take about four to six months to complete....

"No one likes to talk about death, but being prepared for any unexpected tragedy can help your loved ones navigate your loss more easily in the long run. From creating your advanced medical directives to designating your beneficiaries, estate planning can ensure that your wishes are carried out when you are no longer around. With Estate Planning 101, you can get your affairs in order before any unfortunate incident occurs. This easy-to-understand...

If you run your own business as a sole proprietorship or partnership, you've probably heard of the advantages of limited liability companies--especially the way an LLC can protect personal assets from business debts. LLC expert Anthony Mancuso clearly explains how to decide whether an LLC is right for you. Learn: the unique legal features of LLCs, including limited personal liability for owners; who should--and who shouldn't--form an LLC; when to...

Anyone who owns or manages residential real estate, in any state, should buy this book. It provides a solid lease that can be tailored to the laws of each state, plus additional rental documents needed to start a tenancy.

When you're getting divorced, you can make a tough time easier for your children (and yourself) if you work with the other parent to draw up a custody plan and agree on child support. Doskow shows you how negotiation and mediation can keep costs down; where to find your state's child support guidelines; how to enforce and change custody and support orders; what military families need to know, and much more.

Conquering overwhelming debt starts with understanding your options. Loftsgordon and O'Neill give you the tools you need to get your finances back on track. They provide up-to-date legal information, as well as sample creditor letters and budgeting worksheets. -- adapted from back cover