Do you know what you?re agreeing to when you sign your name to the bottom of a lease? Whether you are the tenant or the landlord, with that signature you put your money, credit, and reputation at risk. The Complete Book of Real Estate Leases provides all the information you need to understand and negotiate leases from either side of the table. This book uses simple English to help decode the many clauses and statutes that have made leases as lengthy and complicated as they are today. This book explains: -The rights and duties of landlords and tenants-Federal laws that protect tenants and the environment-State and local laws on such topics as security deposits, rent control, maintenance, and asbestos-50+ clauses that you need to understand before signing anything -Tips on negotiating the best clauses for you-12 ready-to-use forms that you can adjust to fit your needs-Lead-Based Paint Pamphlet Includes blank forms: -Tenant Application-House Lease-House Rental Agreement-Apartment Lease-Apartment Rental Agreement-Commercial Lease-Short Commercial Lease-Storage Space Lease-Storage Space Rental Agreement-Inventory of Furnishings-Amendment to Lease or Rental Agreement-Lead-Based Paint Disclosure