What should I know about tenant rights?

Answer by  patti (29325)

Tenants' rights vary from state to state. Some states have a clear set of rights for tenants and landlords, while some may favor one or the other. Google "tenant rights" AND [your state], which should lead you to a website with all the information.

Answer by  NGoodson (3395)

Tenants have the right to place their rent funds in escrow if any aspects of their rental agreement on the landlord's part aren't being honored.

Answer by  mem4dr (1378)

Tenant rights vary by state and jurisdiction. In general, make sure you know exactly what your lease says - by law the landlord is required to provide whatever he/she agrees to in the lease. You can take your landlord to court if they don't fulfill their end of the deal.

Answer by  HawaiianGirl (6906)

All tenants do have certain rights, such as needing a notice of so many days before having to move out of your place. Read your rental agreement before signing.

Answer by  John (9008)

You should know that they vary tremendously from state to state, and often from city to city. In most places, the law heavily favors landlords. As such, you should not assume that the law offers you any protection unless told so by a lawyer.

Answer by  withluck (1745)

The tenants rights should be outlined specifically in the lease. However, if that is not the case, it may be necessary for a tenant to contact a real estate attorney. If being evicted, the court can tell a tenant their specific rights.

Answer by  biggssiener (3)

I will say you really don't need to worry about that because as much as you can learn it will not hold a candle to what those tenants know. The best thing to do is put together a weekly lease.