Know Your Rights

Tenants Rights Topics

The following resources have been developed by staff with years of experience in tenants’ rights, but they DO NOT substitute for legal advice.

What do I do if my landlord is not making repairs? What requirements does landlord have to maintaining a safe and healthy home?

DO NOT YOUR LEAVE YOUR HOME! Evictions are a court process—you have rights!

Can my landlord raise my rent? How much can my landlord raise my rent?

I have a disability, what are my tenant protections? I feel my landlord is harassing me, what can I do to protect myself?

How much can my landlord charge for security deposit? My landlord has not returned my security deposit, what are my rights?

Did you receive court eviction documents – Unlawful Detainer or UD? You have 10 business days to respond.

I’m an immigrant, do I have tenant rights? Can my landlord threaten to share my immigration status?

Stay safe! When a state of emergency ordinance is in place Price Gouging protections are in affect. Learn how you can maintain safe housing.

My landlord is charging me an expensive late fee. How much in late fees can my landlord charge me?

Need to leave your home quickly? Check out these resources for how to break lease contract with your landlord.

My landlord is in foreclosure. Do I have to leave my home right away? Do I have to pay rent?