{"id":6582,"date":"2017-07-31T15:47:48","date_gmt":"2017-07-31T19:47:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?p=6582"},"modified":"2023-07-24T13:26:40","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T17:26:40","slug":"a-guide-to-renters-rights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-renters-rights\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Renter’s Rights"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are a tenant renting an apartment or a room in a home, you have many different rights. These can apply to your relationship with your landlord and even your roommates or neighbors in some cases. In New York City<\/a>, there are various renter’s rights that protect tenants from unfair actions. Landlords cannot randomly raise the rent in the middle of the lease and must abide by lawful evictions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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However, if you are unaware of your renter’s rights, it is impossible for you to assert them. You might not even be aware that the situation you currently find yourself in is unlawful. So with that in mind, we have created this article so you can know and better understand the variety of different rights you have as a renter. <\/span><\/p>\n

While the precise and exact rights of a tenant can vary depending on the state and country that you live in, many of the rights you will see within this article are universal and should apply to almost all rental agreements. So without any further ado, let\u2019s take a closer look at some of the many different rights that you as a tenant have.<\/span><\/p>\n

Renter’s Rights<\/h2>\n

Renters in New York City have the following renter’s rights. To learn more, check the city’s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Your Right to Privacy<\/h3>\n

Even though you don\u2019t own the apartment or room you are renting, you are still entitled to have a little bit of privacy. In fact, most states say that a landlord has to give prior notice to tenants before entering their apartment. The amount of time varies from state to state but can be anywhere from 12 hours to 48 hours in most cases.<\/span><\/p>\n

Maintenance and Fixes<\/h3>\n

If you find that something in your rental unit is not working (and you haven\u2019t broken it or damaged it), then you have a right to have that fixed for you<\/a>. Your landlord needs to make sure your unit is livable, simple as that. This applies to all the main fixes such as electrical, plumbing, heating, leaks and even pests such as cockroaches or bed bugs. In some cases, landlords may also be responsible for smaller fixes such as leaky faucets, worn out flooring or damaged wallpaper. If your landlord is not willing to fix things in your apartment, they are likely ignoring your rights.<\/span><\/p>\n

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