Tenant Rights
Complete guide to your rights and protections as a renter
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Analyze Your LeaseEvery U.S. renter is covered by a baseline of federal protections — the Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination, and federal law requires lead-paint disclosure for housing built before 1978. Most tenant rights, however, are set by state and local law and vary widely: security-deposit limits, notice periods for landlord entry and rent increases, repair obligations, and eviction procedures all differ by state. Select your state below for the specific rules that apply to you.