Rent Control

Some cities and counties in California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, DC, have laws that limit the amount of rent landlords may charge.

Rent Increases

When and how landlords can increase rent--and how to respond to an illegal rent increase.

How Rent Withholding Works

If your landlord has not met the responsibility of keeping your unit livable, you may be able to stop paying any rent to the landlord until the repairs are made.

Grace Periods and Rent Due Dates

When rent is due -- and when it's considered late

Bounced Check and Fees Charged

I recently bounced a check and my landlord charged me a $30 service fee. Is that legal?

What to Do and Not to Do If You Can't Pay Rent on Time

Here are some dos and don'ts of paying rent late--including how to negotiate a partial or delayed rent payment.

Late Rent Fees

The basics of late rent fees, including limits on how much landlords can charge.

Tenancy Terminations for Nonpayment of Rent

Rules landlords must follow to terminate your tenancy if you don't pay rent

Sample Agreement with Landlord: Partial Rent Payments

On occasion, you may be short of money to pay your full rent on time.

Can My Landlord Require Me to Pay Rent Only in Cash? Pay Only Electronically?

Know when (and when not) your California landlord can require you to pay rent in cash or online.

Grace Periods and Rent Due Dates

When rent is due -- and when it's considered late

Bounced Check and Fees Charged

I recently bounced a check and my landlord charged me a $30 service fee. Is that legal?

What to Do and Not to Do If You Can't Pay Rent on Time

Here are some dos and don'ts of paying rent late--including how to negotiate a partial or delayed rent payment.

Rent Control

Some cities and counties in California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, DC, have laws that limit the amount of rent landlords may charge.

Late Rent Fees

The basics of late rent fees, including limits on how much landlords can charge.

Rent Increases

When and how landlords can increase rent--and how to respond to an illegal rent increase.

What to Do and Not to Do If You Can't Pay Rent on Time

Here are some dos and don'ts of paying rent late--including how to negotiate a partial or delayed rent payment.

Grace Periods and Rent Due Dates

When rent is due -- and when it's considered late

Tenancy Terminations for Nonpayment of Rent

Rules landlords must follow to terminate your tenancy if you don't pay rent

Late Rent Fees

The basics of late rent fees, including limits on how much landlords can charge.

Sample Agreement with Landlord: Partial Rent Payments

On occasion, you may be short of money to pay your full rent on time.