You’ve Got to Fight for Your (Rent) Rights

Homes Mortgage Professionals Advice Mobile   Zillow's Mobile Apps - on iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle, BlackBerry, and Windows Phone 7. Renters Have Rights, Too!  It's Economics 101: Demand for rentals is high and supply is tight, which means renters are getting pinched by rising rent prices (see your home's Rent Zestimate®). But, while the tables have turned on renters, they still have rights. If you're a renter, you should know them. Have you ever wondered: Why was your rent application rejected? What is the protocol for a landlord to raise your rent? Can your landlord enter your apartment without notice? » Read More on Renters' Rights Why Do Landlords Charge Sky-High Security Deposits? Have you ever wondered why some landlords charge an appropriate security deposit -- usually, a month's rent -- and others charge double?   » See the Answer Here Skipping Renter's Insurance? Bad Idea Even though you don't own the roof over your head doesn't mean it can't affect you. When a roof leaks, it's your stuff that gets ruined. » Why You Need Renter's Insurance Have a Specific Question? Check Zillow Advice In case any of the topics above didn't hit a nerve, there is a slew more in the Renter's Rights section of Zillow Advice, such as: "My landlord filed bankruptcy...what are my rights?" "Who is responsible for repairs?" "My landlord is selling the house, and has asked me to leave during the open houses. Can he do that?" » See Renter's Rights Q & A's Connect with Zillow on Facebook, Twitter, Zillow Blog and Zillow Mobile.

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