Rent FAQs

• Q: My Rent Was Late So My Landlord Is Charging Me A Late Fee. Is That Allowed?
  A: Generally, a landlord may not charge a late fee unless it is specified in the lease.  If the lease does allow a landlord to charge a late fee, most states do not … More
• Q: I Did Not Pay Rent So My Landlord Changed The Locks – Can My Landlord Do That?
  A: In most states, a landlord may not use force to evict a tenant without a court order. This prohibits the landlord from changing the locks or retaining the … More
• Q: How Do I Evict My Tenant Who Has Failed To Pay Rent?
  A: The legal action that is commonly used to evict a tenant is called an “unlawful detainer” action.  Every state has an unlawful … More
• Q: Can My Landlord Raise The Rent Whenever He/She Wants To?
  A: Generally no.  In fact, one of the benefits of most leases is that the rent is fixed for the duration of the agreement.  In those cases, rent may only be … More