Housing-Related Complaints

Landlord and Tenant Disputes
- Getting Help From a Landlord
Complaints About Mortgage Companies

Landlord and Tenant Disputes

As tenants pay to rent a home or an apartment, the possibility is that you might end up having a dispute with the landlord or management company. The disputes might be due to the building conditions, increase in rent, right to stay, or essential services. It its best to ensure to come to an agreement with your landlord or manager regarding possible disputes. To help reduce any disputes it is recommended that you get every agreement in writing. If no agreement can be made there are outside resources for you to obtain assistance with your dispute.

Getting Help From a Landlord

There are laws concerning the rights of the tenants and landlords which are handled at the state level. You can seek help from your state with the directory of state-level agencies and resources for tenants. The results of each state might vary but you can for sure get:

Also, decide if you need help from a lawyer or not. You also may be qualified for legal assistance: free legal aid from a non-profit organization.

You can direct the complaints about housing discrimination or landlords receiving assistance from the federal government to the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The best alternative is to avoid the dispute if possible: