By Devon Thorsby, Editor, Real Estate

The relationship between a landlord and tenant can get tense when things go awry. To protect yourself from housing law violations, it’s important to know your rights as a renter and act when you feel you are being unfairly treated.

Here are some basics to get you started on understanding tenant and landlord laws:

• Federal law protects against civil rights violations in housing.
• Many of your tenant rights are spelled out in state or local laws.
• You have a right to livable conditions.
• You have to pay your rent.
• The lease you sign doesn’t supersede the law.
• You need to end your lease according to the law.
• You should document everything.
• Your security deposit should be returned in a timely manner.
• You have a right to fight eviction.
• You have advocates who will help.

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