Housing Law
All questions by topic
Subsidized housing
I am on the waitlist for rent‑geared‑to‑income housing. What happens if I say no to the home that I’m offered?
1,856What is rent-geared-to-income housing? How can I apply for it?
3,100Leases and agreements
Do I need tenant insurance?
3,155What should be in my rental agreement?
24,622How can I get my landlord to use the standard lease form?
40,641What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
68,303How much rent can a landlord charge?
20,993Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
47,679Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
18,612Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
88,670Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
10,581Rent, fees and deposits
Can my landlord charge interest or late fees?
14,434How much rent can a landlord charge?
20,993Do I have to pay a deposit when I rent a new place?
47,679What are the rules about air conditioners?Updated June 25
9,956Discrimination
What information can a landlord ask me for when I apply for a place?
68,303Can a landlord reject me because I have children?
18,612Can a landlord reject me because I have a pet?
88,670Can a landlord reject me because of where I’m from?
10,581What can I do if a landlord discriminates against me?
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