Is the Landlord Legally Required to Repaint Rental Units Between Tenants?

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Q&A on Improvement and Alterations

My lease forbids me to make any repairs, alterations, or improvements to the premises. Is this legal?

Is the Landlord Responsible for Appliance Repair?

Learn when tenants might have to fix their own stove or refrigerator.

Shouldn't My Apartment Have Hot Water and Heat?

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Is My Landlord Required to Fix a Major Leak and Exposed Wires?

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Is the Landlord Responsible for Disclosing Asbestos in My Rental Unit, or at Least Fixing It?

I think the ceilings in my apartment contain asbestos. The landlord never said anything about this when I signed the lease and now the bedroom ceiling is peeling a bit.

Can I Install a Direct TV Satellite Dish in My Apartment?

Some landlords are resistant to having satellite dishes installed on a rental unit. Your landlord may be concerned that the satellite dish will detract from the aesthetics of the property, or your landlord could be concerned that the installation of the satellite dish will damage the rental unit.

If the Landlord Won't Handle Pest Control, Can We Deduct from Our Rent?

Learn your rights to deduct rent for major problems with cockroaches, rodents, and other pests in your rental unit.