Are you a legal Professional?
My current location:
| Change location
Tenant Rights
Welcome to the Tenant Rights section of FindLaw's Real Estate Center, providing information and resources for tenants (also referred to as "renters"). Whether you are looking to rent an apartment or house, need help understanding the landlord-tenant laws in your state, or are involved in a landlord-tenant dispute – this section will provide you with all you need to know concerning your rights as a tenant, lease and rental agreements, rent and security deposits, tenant safety, landlord liability, the eviction process, and more. This section also provides links to state landlord-tenant laws, and tips on hiring a real estate lawyer.
Are Your Tenant Rights
Fully Protected?
Learn About Tenant Rights
- Tenant Rights Basics - Introductory information on landlord-tenant laws and renters rights, including things to do before renting an apartment or house.
- Eviction and Lease Termination – What to expect if you receive an eviction notice or break your rental lease agreement.
- Landlord Repairs and Maintenance – Information on tenants' rights to repairs and maintenance of rental property.
- Rent and Security Deposits – A look at rent obligations, rent control measures, and security deposits, including what can and cannot be deducted from your security deposit, and state-specific security deposit laws.
- Leases and Rental Agreements – Checklist for reviewing leases, lease and termination FAQs, and information on adding or removing roommates.
- Tenant Safety and Landlord Liability – Information on tenant safety, landlord obligations, and rental insurance.
- Tenants and Fair Housing - Information on fair housing laws and housing discrimination.
- Get Tenant Rights Help Now – Information on finding and hiring a real estate lawyer, including links to landlord-tenant lawyers in your area.
- Forms and Resources - Links to state landlord-tenant laws, including state-specific landlord-tenant publications and real estate lease packages and forms.
Tenants' Rights Forms
Create FREE real-estate tenant documents:FAQs
- Does the landlord have the obligation to maintain the premises and to make repairs if defects occur?
- Under what conditions does the landlord owe a refund of the security deposit?
- Is a landlord allowed to discriminate in the selection of tenants?
- What is constructive eviction?
- What is the difference between a month-by-month lease and a fixed-term lease?
Q&A in FindLaw Answers
More Sponsored Services
Ask a Lawyer Online Now.
20+ Lawyers are Online Now. Ask a Question. Get an Answer ASAP.
20+ Lawyers are Online Now. Ask a Question. Get an Answer ASAP.
Real Estate Forms - USLegalForms.com
Hundreds of Real Estate & Landlord Forms - immediate download!
Hundreds of Real Estate & Landlord Forms - immediate download!
Copyright © 2012 FindLaw, a Thomson Reuters business. All rights reserved.
Webby Awards Time 50 coolest websites