Landlord Tenant Law



Tenant rights and landlord disputes typically are governed by state property and contracts law. A lease or a rental agreement defines the length of the rental term, the price paid, penalties for late payments, and the amount of notice required before either the landlord or the tenant can cancel the lease. The landlord law invokes the duty to maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition in view of all the circumstances. Additionally, state or local landlord tenant law sets the requirements for evicting a tenant, which may occur for only a limited number of reasons before the tenancy expires.

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Landlord and Tenant Law Articles
State Specific Resources
-  State Codes and Statutes Websites-  State Landlord & Tenant Information
-  State Real Property Codes & Statutes Websites
 
Basics of Renting or Leases
-  Leasing a Mobile Home & Mobile Home Park Space-  Commercial Leases
-  Your Rent: Due Dates, Grace Periods and Late Fees-  Renting or Leasing a Condominium
-  Crimes and Illegal Activities on Rental Property-  Landlords and Tenants in Bankruptcy
-  Rent and Rent Control-  Tax Deductions for Landlords & Tenants
-  Renting a Home or Apartment Basics-  Moving Into a Rental
-  Moving Out of A Rental-  Property Management
-  Residential Leases-  Terminating or Ending a Residential Lease
-  Eviction: How Landlords Deal With Bad Tenants-  Landlord Tenant
 
Tenant Rights
-  Lessee's Rights on Foreclosure and on Sale-  Subleasing and Assignment of Leases
-  Disarm the Landlord and Avoid the Eviction Case-  Bailment
-  Housing Discrimination Laws-  Housing Discrimination and Accommodation
-  Roommates: Rights and Liabilities-  What to Expect from Your Landlord
-  Rights & Responsibilities of Tenants-  Tenants' Associations
-  Security Deposits and Leases-  Finding Legal Help as a Tenant
-  Tenant's Duties
 
Issues for Landlords
-  Abandoned Property of Tenants or Renters-  Insurance for Landlords
-  Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords-  Getting a Tenant for Your Vacant Rental
-  Eviction: How Landlords Deal With Bad Tenants-  Lease Notices and Disclosures
 
Disputes, Crimes, and Remedies when Renting
-  Resolving Conflicts between Neighbors or Tenants-  Landlords' Remedies in Disputes with Tenants
-  Tenants' Remedies in Disputes with Landlords-  Crimes and Illegal Activities on Rental Property
-  Megan's Law & Sex Offender Registry
 
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-  Feds Consider Home Finance Reform -  NY Attorney General Says Better Treatment for Tenants
-  What Are "Protected Utility Services?"-  US Landlords Settle Lead Paint Lawsuit
 
Landlord and Tenant Law FAQs
-  Civil Rights: Housing FAQ
 
Do-it-Yourself Legal Forms
-  Assignment of Commercial Lease-  Notice to Pay Rent or Quit
-  Assignment of Residential Lease-  Real Estate Deed Transfer
-  Commercial Rent Application-  Real Estate Lease
-  Landlord Consent to Sublease-  Residential Rent Application
-  Landlord's Letter Returning Security Deposit-  Sublease of Residential Lease (with Landlord Consent)
-  Move-In, Move-Out Checklist-  Termination of Lease
 
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Is this a legal 30 day notice and if not what are my options?
I have received an eviction notice from my landlord. It is a notice to vacate. It does not say 30 day notice and it does not give me 30 days. It is dated Feb.6 and states I should be out Feb. 29. It was hand delivered by landlord. How legal is this? Can I be served with an Unlawful Detainer after Feb. 29? Does the landlord have to serve me with a ''proper'' 30 day notice? If so when will this notice begin, March 6 or 30 days from new 30 day notice? I was served this notice 3 days after returning from hospital after having hip surgery so it is almost impossible for me to move. This was supposed to be a temporary rental (verbal agreement) of 3 months or longer. We also had a verbal agreement before I moved in that if I had hip surgery that I would be able to stay until I recovered. Landlord reneged on that agreement when I returned from hospital. Thank you in advance!
What are the laws regarding giving keys back to landlord?
I was the tenant of an apartment. I moved out 2 weeks ago. My landlord (who was also my roommate -- I was subletting the apartment from her) has not given me my security deposit back. I also kept the keys to the apartment because we were very rushed to clean and wanted to go back in to continue cleaning at a later date. I have every intention of returning the keys, after she returns my security deposit. My question is, is there a law that states that you have to give the keys at the date you exit the premises? What are the laws surrounding returning keys to the landlord? Thank you.
My landlord is evicting me for not paying rent at an illegal unity. Last night she sent a strange wh
I have being with trouble to pay my rent since I closed my business and haven''t being able to find a job yet. I try asking her to wait until I am able to pay it full to her but she served my with a 3 days eviction notice on February 13. I found out that the unit that I live is not registered. That the building have 9 units and 9A does not exist. I found out that she supposed to pay for me to relocate and tried to make an agreement but she insist on getting the full money from me ($5K). I made a report and the Department of Homeland Security will supervise on Monday. She then file the complain with the Beverly hills courthouse on Jan 31st and delivery me the paper on the evening of Feb 2nd. Now I feel trapped and don''t know what to do. I can not afford a lawyer since I currently don''t have a source of income. what are my rights? What should I do next?
I rent a house with 5 other people, two in the same room. If I decide to leave, am I obligated to fi
What can the landlord do with the security deposit if the tenant gives 3 days notice to vacate the p
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