Landlord/Tenant/Renting
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Tenant's Rights at Foreclosure - video
Tenant's have rights when their landlords' property is being foreclosed. Learn what options are available to stay in the home or to have more time to find another place to live. Read More
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Breaking a Lease - What You Need to Know PDF
Your responsibilities when breaking a lease. Read More
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Leases - General Information
What you need to do when you move in, a general description of what should be in a lease, frequently asked questions and links to more information about leases on the Internet. Read More
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Your Rights as a Tenant if Your Landlord's Property is Foreclosed
If you are a tenant and your landlord's property is being foreclosed, it is important to know your rights. Read More
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Roommates and Leases
This explains what to do if your roommate does not pay rent, violates the lease, or moves out before the lease ends. It also provides information about adding a new roommate to the lease and offers a sample roommate agreement. Read More
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Renter's Kit
If you know your rights, apartment hunting doesn't have to be a hassle. This site has information about your rights and responsibilities, budgeting, where to receive housing assistance and counseling, and more. Content Detail
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Request that the Court Waive Your Filing Fees
You can use this online court form preparation program to complete the forms needed to request that the court waive your filing fees. Content Detail
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Information for Renters - Security Deposits
Important steps to take when moving in, moving out, retrieving deposits from landlords, how to file in small claims court and how to file a civil action suit. Please note that some of the links in this document go to .pdf files. You need Adobe Reader to open these files. Go to adobe.com to get your free version. (Currently the format of the Spanish version is different but has the same information.) Read More
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Renting and Security Deposits
This site includes information about return of the deposit, retrieving unreturned deposits, filing in the small claims courts and filing a simplified civil action in county court. Content Detail
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A Chance to Talk with an Attorney
Volunteer attorneys will provide their time for a 15 minute private consultation about such matters as divorce, custody, renter's rights, etc. To facilitate this service please bring all necessary documentation related to your case, such as; leases, contracts, court papers, etc. A small donation is requested for this service but no one will be denied services for lack of ability to pay. Read More
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Free Legal Information from LawLine9
This program is designed to provide information on options, legal information and suggestions where the individual may go for legal assistance. They are designed to aid understanding of legal issues and not designed to provide specific legal advice for individual circumstances. Content Detail
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Landlord/Tenant Handbook
This handbook has information on lease agreements, security damages/deposits, repairs/maintenance and evictions. Content Detail
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Landlords and Lockouts
What is a lockout and can a landlord lock you out of your rental unit? What can you do if you have been locked out? Can you break the locks if you have been locked out? This resource answers those questions plus includes links to more information. Read More
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Can a Landlord Take a Tenant's Property?
Information about landlord liens against tenant's personal property. Read More
