Tenant Knowledge Base
Tenant guides
Plain-English explainers for the most common landlord–tenant disputes in the United States. Written for tenants, not lawyers.
How to Dispute a Security Deposit Deduction
Most readStep-by-step guide to disputing wrongful security deposit deductions, demand letters, small claims, and the evidence you need to win.
Read guideWhat to Do When Your Landlord Won't Make Repairs
Your legal options when a landlord ignores repair requests: written notice, repair-and-deduct, rent escrow, and habitability claims.
Read guideCan You Legally Withhold Rent for Repairs?
When tenants can legally withhold rent, how to use rent escrow and repair-and-deduct, and the mistakes that cause evictions.
Read guideHow to Recognize an Illegal Eviction Notice
Lockouts, utility shutoffs, and improper notices are illegal in every state. Learn how to identify and respond to retaliatory eviction.
Read guideMold, Pests, and the Warranty of Habitability
How tenants document mold, pest infestations, and unsafe conditions to enforce the implied warranty of habitability.
Read guideHow to Document Landlord Harassment
What counts as landlord harassment, how to record it legally, and the evidence that wins retaliation and harassment cases.
Read guideTenant Rights by State: A Quick Reference
A quick state-by-state overview of deposit return deadlines, notice periods, and habitability rules every U.S. tenant should know.
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