Renters' & Tenants' Rights
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Security Deposit Limits and Deadlines in Your State
Here, find a list of security deposit laws for each of the 50 states. -
Get Your Security Deposit Back
Don't let your landlord stiff you -- know the law.
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Signing a Lease or Rental Agreement FAQ
How much security deposit can a landlord charge? What can it be used for? -
Typical Provisions in Leases and Rental Agreements
Key terms you can expect to see in a lease or rental agreement.
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Grace Periods and Rent Due Dates
When rent is due -- and when it's considered late -
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.
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Roommates: Renting a Place With Others
Legal obligations and responsibilities of roommates -
How to Find a Good Apartment
The best ways to go about finding a rental in the neighborhood you want
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Housing Discrimination Prohibited by Federal Laws
Federal law prohibits discrimination based on many factors, including race, religion, national origin, familial status, disability, and sex. -
Housing Discrimination Prohibited by State and Local Law
State or local fair housing laws may prohibit some types of discrimination that federal law doesn't cover.
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Renters' Rights to Minor Repairs
How to get landlords to keep their end of the maintenance bargain. -
Mold in Rentals: Landlord Liability, Responsibility, and Prevention
Your landlord's liability for mold in a rental unit, how to get rid of mold, and how to prevent it in the first place. -
Landlord Liability for Bedbugs
Potential links between bedbugs and disease give landlords and tenants more than just the creeps. - Tenant Rights to Withhold Rent by State
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Tenants' Rights to Privacy and Repairs FAQ
When may a landlord enter rental property? Is advance notice required? -
Notice Requirements to Enter Rental Property, State by State
State rules on the amount of notice landlords must give tenants before they enter.
More Topics for Tenants
- Evictions and Terminations
- Roommates
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State Landlord-Tenant Laws
Learn the basics of landlord-tenant laws in your state.
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