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Learn about the rights and responsibilities of renters and landlords under the Warranty of Habitability Law.
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Learn about the rights and responsibilities of renters and landlords under the Warranty of Habitability Law.
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When a landlord rents a unit, they create a “Warranty of Habitability,” or a promise that the home is safe and healthy to live in. If there is an issue in a home that makes it unsafe to live in, renters can ask their landlords to fix the issue quickly. Learn about how the law applies to your unique situation. .
Use our free tools and resources to check your rental issue, send a letter, or find your next step:
Use our to see if you have an issue and if the landlord is responsible for fixing it.
If you are a renter, create a letter to send to your landlord with our . Tell them about the issue or take action.
If there is a safety issue in your rental, it's important to consider and take your next steps quickly. Our free will ask you some questions to figure out where you are in the process. Then, we will help you figure out what your next steps and options are.
