United States tenant and landlord legislations are regulated under a legislation to protect landlords as well as tenants. We have appropriate legal counsel at Najla Law Firm that guides tenants as well as landlords about their responsibilities and rights towards successful as well as compliant rent agreements. Whether it is anything that your case involves as a house owner or as a tenant, law information is the key to a successful tenancy.
Tenant Rights and Protections
Both federally and statutorily, the law protects tenants. They have the right to a habitable and safe home, on-time repair, and protection against discrimination on grounds of race, religion, sex, disability, or family status, as guarded by the Fair Housing Act. Race, religious, gender, disable, and family status refusal to rent housing is unlawful to landlords. Tenants are also entitled to privacy, i.e., landlords are required to provide reasonable notice—generally 24 to 48 hours—before entering the rented premises, except in case of emergency.
Landlord Rights and Responsibilities
Landlords are entitled to timely payments of rent, a right to screen tenants using background checks, and a right to impose rules on property usage. Landlords are also allowed to charge damage fees from security deposits as long as they follow state regulations prescribed. The landlords have requirements that need to be met, including security deposit limits, eviction procedures, and maintenance of property. Failure to meet the requirements has consequences in the form of court trials or penalties.
Rental Disputes Less Often Happening
Most frequent disputes are security deposits, lease violations, and repairs. For example, the landlords have to return security deposits within a time frame, usually 30 days, and give sufficient reasons for the deduction. Tenants have to pay rent on time and cannot cause damage to property. Proper communication and well-written, readable lease agreement can prevent most of them.
How Najla Law Firm Can Help
At Najla Law Firm, we professionally resolve rental disputes, draft enforceable leases, and represent clients at eviction hearings. We protect your rights while upholding peaceful landlord-tenant relations.
The key to a harmonious rental process is understanding your rights as a tenant or landlord. For expert advice, call Najla Law Firm today.
