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'll find out what you should include in the rental agreement to avoid problems down the line.
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 discuss residential lease language.
- You will be able to identify prohibited practices and other residential landlord liability issues.
- You will be able to explain aspects of an eviction.
- You will be able to describe ethical considerations involved in a landlord tenant relationship.
Agenda
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
Registration |
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Overview |
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— Harper J. Dimmerman, Esq. |
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9:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Residential Lease Language/Application Do's and Don'ts |
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— Alan Nochumson |
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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 - 10:45 AM |
Break |
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10:45 AM - 12:00 PM |
Prohibited Practices and Other Residential Landlord Liability Issues |
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— Edward Hoffman, Jr., Esq. |
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- Housing Discrimination
- Lead Paint
- Slip/Fall and Other Dangers
- Mold/Pets/Security and Other Areas of Concern
- Ways to Minimize Risk
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch (On Your Own) |
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
Ethical Considerations |
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— Harper J. Dimmerman, Esq. |
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- The Pro Se Tenant
- Conflicts of Interest
- Fee Arrangements
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2:30 PM - 2:45 PM |
Break |
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2:45 PM - 3:45 PM |
Evictions |
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— H. Jeffrey Brahin, Esq. |
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- Grounds for Evictions
- Notice Requirements
- Tenant Defenses
- Hearings
- Post-Judgment Issues
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3:45 PM - 5:00 PM |
New Developments in Landlord-Tenant Law |
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— Alan Nochumson |