Rights for Tenants
Legal Articles
- How to Deal With Being Evicted
For many tenants, the first response to a threatened eviction is one of concern, fear and even anger. There is no doubt that an eviction is a stressful event. However, tenants should know that they have certain rights and that state laws require certain procedures to be followed that may give them additional time to find a new place to live or even prevent an eviction. Know Your Tenant … more - Fair Housing
Several federal and state laws require that landlords provide fair housing to prospective renters. The policy of fair housing in the United States came from the anti-discrimination movements of the 1960s. Adequate housing is essential to a person’s ability to live comfortably and work hard. In order to contribute to society, people, regardless of their race, sex, national … more
How-To's
- How To Fight an Eviction
An eviction may only occur after a landlord has been granted a court order. Until the order is granted a landlord may not physically remove a tenant, bar a tenant from entering the premises or attempt to remove any of the tenant’s property. These are some of the steps a tenant can take to protect themselves from being evicted. Proper notice to vacate If you do not have a … more - How To Rent a Home
Look for available homes A great source for renting information is the internet. Most every publication that you could find that lists apartments and homes for rent are on the internet as well. Private classified services such as Craigslist.com are great resources as well if you are looking for individual units. Be prepared If you come to meet the landlord be prepared with all of … more
