Renter’s Advice and Resources

Renter’s Advice and Resources

Living Well and Stress-Free: Know Your Landlord-Tenant Rights

Cassie Damewood

 · Dec 1, 2020

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Each state has a different Landlord-Tenant Act designed to protect the rights of both parties in a rental agreement. You’ll have to check with the laws for your individual state to find out specifics, but this article covers some general rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants that are mostly consistent from state to state.

At some point during their lease period, many renters will want to take advantage of a landlord tenant act to get more detail on the law regarding their rental situation. Knowing more about this kind of legislation gives tenants a greater hand in negotiating with their landlords over their housing environment and other issues. What […]

Staff Writer

 · Dec 1, 2009

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When your tenant rights have been violated you may feel angry and helpless as to what you should do next. Luckily there are steps you can take to protect yourself and get some peace of mind. Rights violations may occur for a number of reasons, and can vary in severity. For instance, your landlord may […]

Staff Writer

 · Nov 24, 2009

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