Renters RightsWhat Are A Landlord’s Responsibilities?
Many tenants do not realize but a landlord has many responsibilities that he is obligated by law to fulfill toward his tenants. One of the landlord’s responsibilities is to ensure that the rental unit is in what is referred to as a habitable condition. This means that it must have running water, both hot and [...]
State Landlord Tenant Law
All state landlord tenant law is comprised of statutory and common law. Most states have used the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act as their model when drafting their legislation. The landlord/tenant relationship has its foundation in contract and property law. The tenant by virtue of signing a lease assumes an interest in the property [...]
The Tenant Right To A Safe And Habitable Dwelling
Anyone who has signed a lease and become a tenant has the right to a safe and habitable dwelling. This is spelled out in nearly every state’s landlord/tenant legislation. Whenever a tenant signs a lease and enters into a landlord/tenant relationship, they take on certain obligations and receive certain rights in return. It is [...]
The Tenant Right To A Safe And Habitable Dwelling
Anyone who has signed a lease and become a tenant has the right to a safe and habitable dwelling. This is spelled out in nearly every state’s landlord/tenant legislation. Whenever a tenant signs a lease and enters into a landlord/tenant relationship, they take on certain obligations and receive certain rights in return. It is [...]
Landlord Tenant Law NY: Eviction
You have received a 72-hour Notice of Eviction from the City Marshal which warns you that you may be evicted within three days. It is important for any tenant who may have received such a notice to realize that the Marshal can only send it to them after their landlord has received a judgment from [...]
What Are My Renter’s Rights Lease?
Any renter’s rights lease may be done orally or in writing. Ideally, for the protection of the tenant, it should always be in writing. This will give the tenant proof of what was agreed upon should there be any kind of dispute. Proving a case in court based on an oral agreement is possible, but [...]
Texas Tenant Rights
In the state of Texas, relationships between landlords and tenants are governed by several different statutes. The most important piece of information that governs this relationship is the lease agreement which is entered into by both parties. Some landlords may ask you to enter into an oral agreement, but most will ask you to sign [...]
Missouri Renters Laws
The Attorney General of Missouri has a very good website which clearly outlines Missouri Renters laws. This article sums up the content contained on that website. Tenants have some very straightforward and simple obligations to their landlord. They are obligated to pay their rent on time, take reasonable care in their unit and not cause [...]
California Renter’s Laws
Millions of tenants live in the state of California, many of them completely unaware of the various California renters laws that protect them. The state of California has promulgates numerous laws that protect the rights and interests of these renters. These laws are available to the public for viewing at any public library in California [...]
Renters Rights And Responsibilities In Washington State
In Spokane, Washington a transitional housing organization has begun working with homeless individuals to address some of the barriers they face when attempting to secure safe and stable housing. In this regard, they have begun to teach tenants about their renters rights and responsibilities as they help them transition into normal housing whether it be [...]
