Landlord Tenant Handbook

This handbook contains everything you need to know about the responsibilities and relationship between landlords and renters!

Some helpful things you'll find: 

• An in-depth discussion about rental housing law in an easy-to-read question-and-answer format;
• Important timelines that outline the eviction process and recovering or keeping a security deposit;
• Website links to our sample lease, sublease, roommate agreement, lead-based paint disclosure form, inventory checklist, and certain rental housing timelines
• Website links to our sample letters about repair and maintenance, the escrowing or rent deduction procedure, termination of occupancy, the notice of forwarding address, eviction issues, security deposit issues; and
• Website links to relevant court forms.

Rental housing law is complex. Whether you are a tenant or landlord, when you sign a lease agreement, you sign a contract. You are contractually obligated to perform certain duties and assume certain responsibilities. You are also granted certain rights and protections under the lease agreement. This resource guide is not a substitute for competent legal advice.