Tenant & landlord law

Rental rules define who fixes leaks, when deposits return, and how eviction notices unfold. Our tenant-landlord section opens with lease anatomy: term, rent escalation, maintenance duties, and early-termination triggers. Diagrams connect contract language to habitability codes and security-deposit caps so both sides know baseline duties. Step lists explain notice periods for late rent, entry, or repairs, plus mediation options before court. Tables break down eviction stages—notice, filing, hearing, writ—and link to required forms. Room-by-room checklists document condition at move-in and move-out, reducing conflict and preserving evidence for any claim.