Ron Leshnower has written a book and several hundred articles on apartment-related topics, and he has over a decade of experience living as a tenant in the New York and Boston metro areas.

Experience:

Ron is the author of Every Landlord's Property Protection Guide: 10 Ways to Cut Your Risk Now (Nolo) and has appeared in The New York Times' "Real Estate Q&A" column. He is the founder and President of Fair Housing Helper, a training program for multifamily housing professionals, and he runs the related Fair Housing Blog. Ron also practiced real estate law at a major New York law firm.

Ron's articles have appeared on Nolo.com and in the National Apartment Association's Units Magazine as well as in several trade newsletters, including Professional Apartment Management, Property Manager's Protector, Fair Housing Coach, and the Tax Credit Housing Management Insider.

Education:

Ron earned a B.A. from Yale University and a J.D. from Boston University School of Law, and he is admitted to practice law in New York and Massachusetts.

From Ron Leshnower:

Finding the right apartment and enjoying apartment life to its fullest should be every renter's goal. With a little knowledge and some useful tips, you can turn this goal into a reality. As your Guide to Apartment Living / Rental, I am committed to helping answer your questions and alleviate your concerns, and lighting the way for you as much as possible.

References:

• Fair Housing Helper
  Fair housing resources and training for multifamily professionals.
• Fair Housing Blog
  Ron's blog devoted to interesting and relevant housing discrimination issues.
• Every Landlord's Property Protection Guide: 10 Ways to Cut Your Risk Now
  Ron's book for residential landlords.