Course Description
Learn valuable techniques on interpreting and implementing key landlord-tenant law basics.
From the rental agreement to security deposits and eviction actions, you need to stay on top of all aspects of landlord-tenant law. Register today for this informative seminar and get clarification on how to perform key property management duties without hassle. You will find out what you should include in the rental agreement to avoid problems down the line - such as rent and security deposit details, and what happens in case of default.
Get tips on screening potential tenants, complying with state and federal nondiscrimination laws, and legally executing an eviction - should the worst happen. Don't risk jeopardizing the landlord-tenant relationship and incurring unnecessary costs and even lawsuits. Attend this seminar and learn to keep your organization out of trouble.
Who should attend?
This seminar is designed for attorneys, property managers,
presidents, vice presidents, general managers, landlords, accountants,
controllers, housing coordinators, real estate agents and brokers,
business owners and other real estate professionals.
Benefits for You
- Avoid legal battles by getting a firm grasp of both landlord and tenant obligations
- Tips on drafting better leases
- Determine what questions you can ask on a rental application
- Decide when you should terminate tenancy
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to describe residential lease applications do's and don'ts.
- You will be able to discuss how to properly screen residential tenants.
- You will be able to explain landlord's maintenance and repair obligations.
- You will be able to review ethical issues in landlord-tenant law.
Agenda
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
Registration |
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8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
How to Properly Screen Residential Tenants |
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— Stephen K. Lightfoot, II |
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- Legal Requirements
- Assessing a Tenant's Qualifications
- Credit Reports
- Criminal Background Checks
- Eviction Reports
- Lease Application
- Approving or Denying the Application
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
Residential Lease Language/Application Do's and Don'ts |
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— Charles T. Jensen |
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- Standard Clauses
- Statutory Restrictions
- Background Investigations
- Rejecting and Accepting Applicants
- Landlord and Tenant Rights and Remedies
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10:30 AM - 10:40 AM |
Break |
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10:40 AM - 11:00 AM |
Security Deposits |
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— Allison C. McNeil |
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- Legal Requirements
- Tenant Remedies
- Application to Unpaid Rent or Damages
- Return of Security Deposit
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11:00 AM - 12:20 PM |
Negotiating Commercial Leases |
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— Peter A. Kleinbrodt |
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- Analyzing and Negotiating Select Lease Clauses
- Terminating a Commercial Lease
- Lease Clauses Usually Not Worried About but a Good Idea to Pay Attention to
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12:20 PM - 1:20 PM |
Lunch (On Your Own) |
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1:20 PM - 2:50 PM |
Tenant Defaults |
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— Allison C. McNeil |
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- Failure to Pay Rent
- Breach of Covenant
- 30/60 Day Notice to Terminate
- Expiration of a Fixed Term
- Termination by Abandonment
- Termination Pursuant to Sale of Property
- Termination Due to Discharge From Employment
- Unlawful Detainer Process
- Possession Is Restored: Now What?
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2:50 PM - 3:00 PM |
Break |
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
The Residential Landlord's Maintenance and Repair Obligations/Right to Entry During the Tenancy |
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— Stephen K. Lightfoot, II |
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- Warranty of Habitability
- Landlord's Maintenance Obligations
- Right to Enter to Make Repairs
- Tenant's Maintenance Obligations
- Potential Claims/Defenses Asserted by Tenants
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4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Ethical Issues in Landlord-Tenant Law |
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— Charles T. Jensen |
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- Working With pro se Opponents, Attorney Fees and Settlement Agreements
- Communications With Represented Parties
- Other Ethical Concerns
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