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Basic Rent Rules
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
State by State Rent Rules
Find your state rules covering rent, including limits on late fees, notice required to increase rent or terminate a tenancy for nonpayment of rent, and more.