Tenant Rights Glossary
Legal jargon shouldn't stand between you and your rights. Our glossary explains common landlord-tenant law terms in simple language every renter can understand.
A security deposit is a sum of money paid by a tenant to a landlord at the beginning of a tenancy. It serves as financia...
Learn moreA late fee is a charge imposed by a landlord when a tenant fails to pay rent by the due date. These fees are meant to co...
Learn moreEviction is the legal process by which a landlord removes a tenant from a rental property. It must follow specific legal...
Learn moreNormal wear and tear refers to the natural and gradual deterioration of a rental property that occurs through ordinary, ...
Learn moreA lease agreement (or rental agreement) is a legally binding contract between a landlord and tenant that outlines the te...
Learn moreLandlord entry rights refer to when and how a landlord can legally enter a tenant's rental unit. While landlords own the...
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