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Why would landlords and tenants work together like a Yin-Yang "marriage"? You both are generously doing your part to keep each other happy and not disturb the quiet enjoyment of the premises. Landlords should provide the best condition of the property with a minimum profit, and tenants should pay the maximum rent for occupying a nice property.

In fact, some tenant-landlord relationships didn't fit above description - but we've all talking about stories of the exceptions. And laws that protect both parties have become so clear but so complex in every State, that understanding the rights can be like herding fleas. Since landlord-tenant law varies by state, and landords always have their lease formats and terms of lease, tenants must know the rights - preferably before you even sign any rental agreement or lease. Understanding your state law and the terms of your lease, and preparing for a headache are your best guarantees against future problems. The Fair Housing Act makes it illegal to deny a tenant owing to race, color, sex, religion, disability, family status, or national origin.

Question: What is the renter's basic rights?
Answer: Residential rental units should be habitable and free of toxic materials; Repairing clauses must be clear; Security deposits may be limited to certain amount; Long term lease may require landlords to search for new tenants as soon as possible rather than charging the tenant for the full duration of the lease in case of lease termination; Right to break your lease if the clauses are on the agreement; Prior notice (usually 24 hours) before reasonable entering your premises by landlord or its agent; Damage or security deposits are not deductible for "normal wear and tear"; Most States require landlords to return refundable portions of a security deposit within 15 to 30 days after the tenant has vacated the properties, even in the case of eviction; Landlords usually can't legally seize a tenant's property for nonpayment of rent or any other reason, except in the case of abandonment as defined by law; Landlord cannot legally change the locks without notice or good reason, shut off (or cause to have shut off) any utilities, or evict the renter without notice which requires a appropriate court order; When landlord makes tenant's life so miserable that it forces the tenant to move, it may be considered "constructive eviction" which may lead to a legal action by tenant; Landlords are legally prohibited from evicting tenants as retaliation measures for action the tenant takes related to a landlord violation; Illegal provisions in the lease are usually not enforceable in court; Some States believe it is illegal for a lease to stipulate that the tenant is responsible for the landlord's attorney fees in case of a court dispute.

Question: I want to be a landlord, but I don't know how to collect money from some tough tenant?
Answer: Bring you or your tenant to the court.

Question: How could I cover my expense as a landlord?
Answer: The more you manage, the less you pay.

Question: I was confused by the Federal or State fair housing law, may I ignore it?
Answer: You could, but I won't.

Question: How could I satisfy my tenants?
Answer: Treat them like queen if you treat you like a king.

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