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Old 12-05-2022, 11:00 AM
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Two best ways of protecting oneself as a landlord/lady:

1. Thorough credit/background/reference/criminal history check;
2. Solid thorough rental agreement contract.

I used one in the back of the Nolo Press book for California landlords. You can cut/paste clauses to meet your needs. I even had clauses regarding acknowledging that it was understood by all parties that the risk of secondhand smoke from neighbor's balconies or porches was both uncontrollable and an assumed risk by the renters. I'm certain there were clauses regarding animal bites, flea and tick (Lyme disease) exposures, etc.

Starting point: Landlord Books - Nolo
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