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
- Tips on drafting better leases
- Decide when you should terminate tenancy
- Act appropriately when a tenant abandons the property
- Avoid discrimination issues in the application process
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to describe how to negotiate commercial leases.
- You will be able to discuss tenant defaults.
- You will be able to explain what is new in landlord-tenant legislation.
- You will be able to review tips on how to collect rent after eviction.
Agenda
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
Registration |
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8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Negotiating the Commercial Lease |
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— Lawrence S. Conn |
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- The Negotiating Terms and Negotiation Process
- Basic Lease Terms
- Issues Specific to Office Leases
- Issues Specific to Retail Leases
- Other Lease Related Documents
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10:00 AM - 10:10 AM |
Break |
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10:10 AM - 11:30 AM |
Tenant Defaults, Evictions and Management Issues for Commercial Leases |
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— Michelle M. McGeogh |
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- Failure to Pay Rent Action Under 8-401
- Petition for Repossession of Holdover Tenant Pursuant to 8-402
- Landlord Lock-out
- Tenant Abandonment
- Evictions
- Lease Guaranties
- Form Complaints
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Lunch (On Your Own) |
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12:30 PM - 1:50 PM |
Residential Landlord-Tenant Issues |
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— Todd A. Kelting |
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- The Lease
- Security Deposits
- Required Provisions
- Default and Remedies
- Evictions
- Abandonment
- Registration With MDE
- Fair Credit Reporting Act/Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
- Bankruptcy
- Landlord's Rights in the Tenant's Bankruptcy
- Application Do's and Don'ts
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1:50 PM - 2:30 PM |
Show Me the Money: Tips for Collecting Rent After Eviction |
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— Thomas C. Schild |
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- Lease Application Information
- Guarantors and Co-Signers
- Locating Former Tenants
- Evaluating Likelihood of Payment
- Documenting Rent and Other Charges
- Options for Obtaining Court Judgment
- Post Judgment Collection Action
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2:30 PM - 2:40 PM |
Break |
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2:40 PM - 3:15 PM |
What's New in Landlord-Tenant Legislation |
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— Thomas C. Schild |
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- Prohibition on Nonjudicial Evictions
- Tenant Payment of Landlord Utility Bills
- Enforcement of Maryland Accessibility Code
- Smoke Alarm Requirements
- Pit Bull Liability
- Other Hot Topics in 2014 Legislative Session
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3:15 PM - 4:30 PM |
Fair Housing on Residential Leases |
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— Letecia Rollins and Robert J. Strupp |
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- Federal
- State
- Local
- Legislation
- Other Regulations
- Discrimination
- Protected Classes
- Defining Disability
- Families With Children
- Avoiding Fair Housing Trouble
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