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Should Landlords Require Cosigners on Leases and Rental Agreements?
Requiring tenants to have cosigners isn't always worth the extra work for landlords. ... READ MORE
Should I Cosign Someone Else’s Lease?
Before you agree to be a cosigner, be sure you know the pros and cons of signing someone else's lease or rental agreement. ... READ MORE
How Renters Can Protect Their Security Deposit
Find out what to do before, during, and at the end of your tenancy to protect your security deposit. ... READ MORE
Moving Out of a Rental: Important Steps to Keep Your Landlord Happy
Just because you move out early doesn't mean you can't end your tenancy on a positive note. ... READ MORE
Landlord Liability for Toxic and Black Mold
All states (except for Arkansas) require landlords to offer and maintain fit and habitable housing. Legislatures and courts are increasingly recognizing that the presence of certain types of mold might violate the landlord’s duty. ... READ MORE
Should Landlords Charge Pet Deposits and Pet Fees?
Pet deposits and fees aren't always the best option for covering the cost of pet-related damage—and they might even be illegal. ... READ MORE
Can Landlords Charge Tenants for Ordinary Wear and Tear?
Landlords may use tenants’ security deposits to pay for damage that goes beyond ordinary wear and tear. ... READ MORE
Bed Bugs in Rental Properties: What Should Tenants Do?
If you find bed bugs in your rental, your lease or local law likely requires you to take certain actions, including notifying your landlord. ... READ MORE
Subleasing and Assignment of Leases
Ideally, when you want to move out of a rental before your lease ends, your landlord agrees, cancels your lease early, and you can move on without worry. ... READ MORE
Can My Landlord Raise My Rent?
When and by how much your landlord can increase your rent depends on several factors, including whether you have a fixed-term lease or are living in rent-controlled property. ... READ MORE
 

More Tenant Rights Topics

Being Evicted
Paying Rent
Renter and Tenant Rights: Basics
Renting a House, Apartment, or Condo
Roommates
Suing Your Landlord

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