Prepaid rent vs deposit: refunds and deductions
Confusing prepaid rent with a deposit can trigger refund disputes, deductions, and avoidable compliance errors. Move-in payments are often bundled,
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Housing & Tenant Rights
Security deposit increases mid-lease creating payment disputes
Mid-lease demands for a higher security deposit often arrive as a surprise, especially when the rent is being paid and
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Deposit interest schedules causing underpayment penalties
City-mandated deposit interest schedules create timing disputes, and clarity helps avoid penalties and misapplied credits. In some cities, security deposits
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Security deposit alternatives surety bond pitfalls
Surety bonds offer security deposit alternatives, but they come with hidden traps and legal complexities. Security deposits are a standard
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Automatic rent debit errors and reversal timelines
Autopay rent errors can trigger fees and disputes; knowing reversal limits and documentation steps reduces fallout. Automatic rent payments are
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Renewal rent offers altered terms limits
Renewal offers may change rent and rules; understanding what can change helps avoid surprise costs and disputes. Lease renewals often
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Reasonable accommodations delays and denials in rentals
Requests for accessibility changes often fail on timing, proof, or scope—clear standards help prevent denials and delays. Accessibility issues in
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Asbestos and radon hazards delaying rent relief
Environmental hazards can trigger urgent duties, documentation needs, and rent remedies when handled correctly. Asbestos, radon, and other environmental hazards
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Pest infestations duties causing delayed rental remedies
Pest problems in a rental unit can escalate quickly, especially when bedbugs, roaches, or rodents appear and the source is
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Carbon monoxide and smoke alarms compliance delays
Clear alarm placement and routine testing help prevent missed warnings and documentation gaps in housing disputes. Carbon monoxide (CO) and
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