Tenant rights
Coverage of Tenant rights in the Nexus archive.
- 'Housing is a human right': Johnson proposes major overhaul of tenant and landlord rules
Johnson proposes a major overhaul of tenant and landlord rules, including standardizing fees and deposits, strengthening tenant rights, and creating a Tenant Bill of Rights. The ordinance aims to establish standardized practices and enhance protections for tenants.
- Need legal help? Here’s where to find support for tenant rights, evictions, and other civil legal issues
Free and low-cost legal resources are available in Tennessee for civil issues like tenant rights, evictions, family law, and consumer problems. Organizations such as The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee Free Legal Answers, Help4TN for seniors, and U.S. Armed Forces Legal Assistance offer support through virtual clinics, hotlines, and in-person services.
- Understanding Your Lease and Tenant Rights
The article explains tenant rights in Panama, focusing on lease terms, deposits held by MIVIOT, renewal processes, and guidance on interpreting Panamanian rental contracts before signing.
- The service charge on our flat has risen by almost 50% in five years: Can we challenge it?
A flat owner is questioning a nearly 50% increase in service charges over five years and exploring options to challenge the rise. The article addresses concerns about escalating maintenance costs and tenant rights regarding service charge disputes.