Renters' & Tenants' Rights

Legal forms and books for renters and tenants - get help with eviction notices, security deposits, repairs, and housing, disability, discrimination, and more.

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Every Tenant's Legal Guide
Get the legal and practical information you need to protect your rights as a renter, no matter what state you live in.
Nolo's Tenant Law Bundle
Learn your rights as a renter, deal with problem landlords, and solve your everyday legal issues with these three Nolo bestsellers.
Renters' Rights
A straight-shooting guide to handling bill splitting, security deposits, roommate troubles, bad landlords and more.
California Tenants' Rights
Assert and protect your rights as a tenant in California with this plain-English guide.
Renting a Place to Live
The forms you need to complete a rental application, cancel a lease, announce needed repairs and more.
Break Your Lease Without Breaking the Law
Need to move before your lease is up? This eGuide explains how to do so legally (and cheaply) without owing future rent.
Get Your Security Deposit Back
Worried your landlord won't return your security deposit? Download this eGuide and get the facts on your rights.
Tenant's Demand for Return of Security Deposit
Use this form to formally request the return of your deposit back from your landlord
Tenant's Notice of Needed Repairs
Use this form to let your landlord know your home requires repairs.
Agreement to Terminate Residential Lease
Use this form if your landlord agrees to let you break your lease.
Tenant's Notice of Intent to Move Out
Let your landlord know you're moving with this easy-to-use form.
Landlord-Tenant Checklist
Minimize disputes over security deposits with this easy-to-use form.
Consent to Assignment of Residential Lease
If your landlord won't release you from a lease, your best bet is to assign it to the next tenant -- this form helps you do so.
Moving Checklist--Tasks to Do
An all-in-one reminder of all the moving tasks you need to complete.
Your Little Legal Companion
This feel-good book will make you laugh, even when you're dealing with serious life situations.