Tenant Rights and Advocacy

Covers the laws that protect renters and explain how to assert your rights, including leases, habitability and repairs, security deposits, rent increases, discrimination, privacy, landlord entry, and eviction notices and defenses. Also includes guidance on resolving disputes through complaints, mediation, or court and finding tenant advocacy resources.

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Why Some States Ban ‘No-Pet’ Clauses Entirely in 2026

Why Some States Ban ‘No-Pet’ Clauses Entirely in 2026

In 2026, multiple states have enacted laws that ban or sharply limit blanket “no-pet” clauses in residential leases. These reforms typically allow reasonable pet-related rules while prohibiting automatic denials that restrict housing access for pet owners. This article explains which states are acting, what exceptions remain, and how landlords and tenants can comply. The Growing […]
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