Landlord and Tenant Laws, Dispute, Advice, Security Deposits, and more

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Landlord and Tenant Laws, Dispute, Advice, Security Deposits, and more

Renting a place to live is one of the oldest transactions recorded in history, so disputes between landlords and tenants are nothing new. Landlords are always chasing after people who skipped out on the rent or damaged their property, and tenants are always looking to get their security deposits back. With Avvo's Legal Guides, you can find expert advice for both landlords and tenants, such as how to deal with tenant evictions, security deposits, and housing discrimination.

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Legal Guides

Landlord-Tenant Disputes

Written by Avvo Staff.

Landlord-tenant disputes involve a range of issues, including rent increases, repairs, use of the property, and return of security deposits. State laws on landlord-tenant relationships vary, so know... more
Five Important Tips for Becoming a Landlord

Written by attorney Juan Gonzalez.

The Notices. Every state is slightly different, but they all require that a landlord give notice to a tenant for several important events. It is important that you have these notices on hand so... more
Six Steps for Landlords to Maximize Eviction and Collection Efforts

Written by attorney Jonathon Farnsworth.

Promptly Respond to Tenant Delinquencies.. Landlords who take prompt action in sending default notices and commencing eviction actions will maximize their opportunity to recover tenant debts.... more
Basic Tenant Rights

Written by Avvo Staff.

Building owners can impose restrictions on tenants, but signing a lease does not mean giving up all your rights. Federal laws provide basic protections to most tenants, and many states offer... more
How to Get Your Security Deposit Back

Written by attorney Elizabeth Powell.

Participate in the Creation of a Walk Through Checklist. Sign and date it. Make a copy. If you can't find a copier take a photo with your phone.
Now What?

Written by attorney James Rowe.

I hear it often - a gay couple believes they were discriminated against by a landlord who refused to rent them an apartment because they were a same sex couple. These cases can sometimes be hard to... more