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Chapter
29: Housing and the Consumer
Leases:
A Special Kind of Contract
Landlord-Tenant Negotiations
Homelessness: Is There a Right to
Housing?
Leases:
A Special Kind of Contract
Types
of Rental Agreements
Not all leasing contracts are the same. Learn the differences
among types of rental agreements.
Consumer
Jungle: Independant Living
The idea of living on his or her own can be very exciting
for a young person. Use the activities and information on
this site to consider what living on your own would entail.
Illegal
Provisions in Rental Agreements
Contracts can never contain illegal provisions, even if both
parties agree. Read the illegal provisions that show up in
leases so that you will recognize them in your own lease.
TenantNet
This site focuses on tenant rights and issues in New York
State. Read the information, then scroll down and click on
any other state to compare the issues. Housing laws can vary
from state to state, so take the time to learn what laws apply
to you.
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Landlord-Tenant
Negotiations
Landlord-Tenant
Law: Overview
Read an overview of the areas covered by landlord-tenant law.
Click on the resources on the right side of the page to take
a more in-depth look at landlord-tenant issues.
Read
Your Lease
Even if you did not read your lease when you signed it, you
are probably still bound to all the terms in the lease. Read
this article on reading and understanding your lease. As the
article notes, it is always a good idea to keep a copy of
your lease when you sign one.
Tenant
Resource Directory
Click on your state and learn about the rights of all tenants.
Use this directory to find offices in your state that assist
tenants in learning and protecting their rights.
Landlord
and Tenant Responsibilities
Whether a landlord or a tenant, each party has certain rights and responsibilities to the other party. Explore this site to learn about the rights and responsibilities of both in Connecticut. The laws may be different in your state. Use the links above to compare various states.
Tenant’s
Rights: Repairs
Read this information about how a tenant should advocate for
his or her rights when a landlord fails to do repairs. This
publication provides information on how to find organizations
that assist tenants in suing for repairs.
Rental
and Security Deposits
States often have detailed laws regarding security deposits
that many tenants and landlords are unaware of or do not follow.
Read this information on the deposits a tenant may be required
to put down before moving in. Find out how to protect your
money and ensure that you will get the money back upon moving
out.
A
Landlord’s Right of Entry
Landlords generally cannot enter a tenant’s home without
permission. Under what circumstances can a landlord access
a tenant’s home and inspect the property? Read the facts
on this topic and protect your privacy.
Sublet,
Share, and Assign Apartments
Familiarize yourself with the rights of tenants to sublet,
share, or assign the leases on their homes. Note that sometimes
the lease you signed may not accurately state your rights
in this area.
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Homelessness:
Is There a Right to Housing?
Facts
About Homelessness
Take a closer look at the issue of homelessness, why people
are homeless, and what homeless people need most.
National
Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty
This site provides information on the legal rights of homeless
people and what is being done to create more affordable housing.
Without a home, some school-age children find it difficult
to register for school. Learn about the rights of these students.
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