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All Landlord and Tenant Disputes Articles

Resolving Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Most disagreements between landlords and tenants can be resolved with informal discussion, mediation, or, if necessary, small claims court.

Tenant Rental Rights
When it comes to rental housing, both landlords and tenants have certain legal rights and responsibilities, most of which fall under state law...

How to Handle Security Deposit Disputes
Here's how to take action if your landlord has not returned your deposit (in full or at all) or has violated another state security deposit law.

Rental Property Foreclosures
The foreclosure crisis affects almost as many renters as homeowners. When landlords default on their mortgages, innocent tenants often end up evicted...

Questions & Answers About Landlord-Tenant Disputes

How can I resolve a complicated dispute with my landlord? What is a landlord-tenant dispute resolution and litigation option?
My landlord and I disagree about who needs to take care of cockroaches. I say that pest control is his responsibility. He says that he never had roaches in the rental house before I moved in. He blames them on my 2 dogs and 3 cats...

Is arbitration available when my tenant disputes my eviction notice? How does arbitration work?
I want to evict one of the tenants because of complaints from the other two tenants, but the tenant is requesting arbitration. How does this work?