Janet Portman

Contributor

Janet Portman, author, attorney, and nationally recognized specialist in landlord/tenant law, is managing editor at Nolo, the nation’s recognized leader in providing legal information for consumers and small businesses. Portman oversees editorial work on all Nolo books and software. She is the author or co-author of Every Landlord's Legal Guide, Every Tenant's Legal Guide, and LeaseWriter Plus software, plus six other books, all published by Nolo. As an expert in legal issues related to landlords and tenants, Portman has appeared on national television and radio and has been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger’s, Smart Money the Los Angeles Times and other publications. She has also spoken on related topics such as disputes involving neighbors and pets. Before joining Nolo in 1994, Portman was a public defender for the California State Public Defender’s office, representing clients at the trial, appellate, and state Supreme Court levels. Portman received undergraduate and graduate degrees from Stanford University and a law degree from Santa Clara University. Robert Bruss, one of the most trusted real estate experts in the country, offered Portman high praise for her first book, Every Landlord’s Legal Guide: "On my scale of one to 10, this outstanding book rates an off-the-chart 12," and on her latest, Every Landlord's Guide to Finding Great Tenants: "At last, the long-needed, ultra-complete guidebook every residential landlord should have to find and select quality tenants."

$3,000 deposit should've been red flag

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Jul 17

Break lease, repay rent discount?

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Jul 10

Family challenges 'cure or quit' notice

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Jul 3

Why can't mom have live-in assistant?

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Jun 26

Buying a rental? Check permits first

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Jun 19

Is renter victim of 'linguistic profiling'?

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Jun 12

Help! My tenants are illegal aliens

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Jun 5

Pit bull service dog unwelcome

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May 29

Nobody wants mental health clinic next-door

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May 22

Be careful what you say about landlord online

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May 15

Disabled tenant wants larger unit at reduced price

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May 8

Pending foreclosure doesn't mean stop paying rent

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May 1

Roommate furious after surprise police search

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Apr 24

Tenant learns true meaning of 'free rent'

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Apr 17

Tenants say security deposit increase is illegal

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Apr 10

Remodel snag could cost tenants their unit

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Apr 3

Raising rent on advertised unit a risky move

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Mar 27

Medical marijuana use draws mixed reaction

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Mar 20

Can townhouse community ban RV parking?

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Mar 13

Corporate tenant's guests rack up complaints

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Mar 6

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