1. How do I know what type of laws apply to my situation?

 

2. Am I entitled to a written lease?

 

3. Something needs to be fixed in the rental unit. What should a tenant do?

 

4. What should I do if the landlord has stopped providing an essential service such as water, heat, or air conditioning?

 

5. What should I do if I receive a notice of non-payment of rent?

 

6. Can my landlord ever lock me out of my house without taking me to court?

 

7. What should I do if I receive a summons to appear because my landlord is attempting to evict me?

 

8. How do I get my security deposit back?

 

9. Should I request a hearing if I receive a written notice from a Public Housing Authority ("PHA") stating that my Section 8 housing assistance under the Section 8 Housing Voucher Program will terminate for violations of the HUD regulations?

 

10. If I own my mobile home and rent the space on which it sits, can the landlord terminate my lease for no reason?

 

11. I am a victim of domestic violence and need to move out of my apartment for safety reasons. Can I break my lease without financial consequences or ruining my credit?