Tenant Rights
California Extends Emergency Rent Caps to Long-Term Leases
Gov. Newsom signed SB 1365, which brings leases longer than one year under California's 10% emergency price-gouging cap starting Jan. 1, 2027.
Tenant Rights
Court rulings, enforcement actions and explainers on what tenants are entitled to.
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Tenant Rights
Landlord Repair Duties and the Warranty of Habitability
What the warranty of habitability means, how to request repairs in writing, and why withholding rent without following your state's rules can backfire.
Tenant Rights
Judge Pauses New York's Ban on Rent-Setting Algorithms
A federal judge blocked part of New York's law banning landlords from setting rents with algorithmic software like RealPage. Here's what it means for tenants.
Tenant Rights
How to Get Your Security Deposit Back: A Renter's Guide
Document move-in and move-out, know your state's return deadline, and dispute unfair deductions. Examples from California, New York and Texas law.
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