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Renters often face confusing or stressful situations. These articles break things down so you know what’s happening and what steps you can take. Choose the tab that fits your situation, then open any article to get clear steps.
Evictions
Learn what an eviction is, what notices mean, and what steps to take if your landlord wants you to leave. This section covers rent demands, holdover cases, illegal evictions, Good Cause notices, and ways to protect yourself.
Security Deposits
Find out how deposits are supposed to work, what rules landlords must follow, and how to get your deposit back. You’ll see articles on move-in/move-out steps, demand letters, small claims cases, and collecting money owed to you.
Suing Your Landlord
If you need to bring a case in court because your landlord is not making repairs, this section explains the basics — how to start a case, what to say to a judge, how appeals work, and when small claims court can help.
Housing Discrimination
Learn how to protect yourself from discrimination in housing and how to request a reasonable accommodation.
If you live in a manufactured or mobile home park
Some rules are different in manufactured or mobile home parks. Learn how evictions work in mobile home communities and what you can do.
Eviction can feel confusing and fast-moving. This section explains what different notices mean, what your landlord can and can’t do, and what steps you can take at each stage. Start with the article that matches your situation.
Security deposit problems are common, especially when a landlord keeps money without explaining why. This section shows how deposits are supposed to work and what you can do to get your money back. Choose the article that fits your issue, whether you're moving out, writing a demand letter, or filing a small claims case to get your deposit back.
If your landlord is not following the law, you may need to take them to court. This might be because they won't make repairs, they owe you money, or you fixed damage to your home that they failed to fix. This section covers two main types of cases: Article 7-D cases (to force your landlord to make repairs) and small claims cases (to get money back).
If you think you were treated unfairly because of who you are, you may have legal protections. This section explains common types of housing discrimination and how to request a reasonable accommodation.
Mobile home park tenants have some different rights and rules than other renters. Learn more about the protections you have as a mobile home park tenant and how to defend yourself if you're facing eviction.
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