Rent Laws Summarized

Federal Rent Laws Summarized

allowed

  • tenant
    Request for a copy of any background check or credit report.
    tenant

disallowed

  • landlord
    Discrimination based on race, age, gender, etc.
    landlord

obligations

  • landlord
    Provide a safe and liveable residence.
    landlord
  • landlord
    Supply a copy of any background or credit report if requested.
    landlord
  • tenant
    Notify the landlord when something is going wrong.
    tenant