Understand your rights as a tenant and what to do if you can’t resolve a dispute with your landlord. Start by reviewing your lease, then seek help from state agencies, HUD’s complaint line, or affordable legal aid. These resources can guide you through housing disagreements and protect your rights.
Learn about your rights as a tenant. Understand how to get help if you cannot resolve a disagreement directly with your landlord or management company.
Get help for a dispute with a landlord
Before getting outside help, read your lease carefully. Make sure you are following the rental rules you agreed to.
Depending on your state, you may find links to your attorney general or housing agency, your state tenant rights handbook, and more.
If the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) insures or manages the property where you live, you can report the landlord’s negligence or fraud to HUD’s Multifamily Housing Complaint Line.
