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Nick Perry explains three tenant protections starting May 1: landlords can't evict without legal cause, must give written notice before raising rent, and must itemize security deposit deductions in writing or face a lawsuit.
Nick Perry explains three tenant protections starting May 1: landlords can't evict without legal cause, must give written notice before raising rent, and must itemize security deposit deductions in writing or face a lawsuit.
Most tenants don't know this. From the 1st of May, your landlord can't do any of these things anymore. Number 1, they cannot evict you without a legal reason and proper written notice. No-cause eviction is dead. Number 2, they cannot raise your rent overnight. They have to give you written notice in advance. And if you're under a fixed lease, your rent is locked until it ends. Number 3, they cannot keep your security deposit without giving you a written breakdown of any deductions. No itemized list means you already have a case against them. So if your landlord breaks any of these rules, you can take them to court and you should because
