Real Estate 101 » behavior http://real-estate-101.net Giving you the 101 on real estate and property investment... Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:48:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= The Key to Being a Good Landlord: 1 http://real-estate-101.net/2009/11/the-key-to-being-a-good-landlord-1/ http://real-estate-101.net/2009/11/the-key-to-being-a-good-landlord-1/#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:23:50 +0000 Heather http://real-estate-101.net/?p=216 landlord 1So now you know how to become a landlord. The next step is being a good landlord — because that will inspire good tenants.

You need, of course, to make sure you know all of your rights as well as your responsibilities, as they exist under the landlord tenant laws in your area.

So, what you should do first is get in contact with the rental housing authorities in your area. You can talk to a real estate attorney as well; that way, you will be sure to have a clear, strong understanding of your responsibilities and your legal rights when you are a landlord. Typically there are state laws as well as more specific local laws.

It is likewise important to make sure you are familiar with housing and building codes, health regulations, and safety regulations.

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