Plain English Guides
for Real Renters

The number in your lease and the number you will actually end up paying are often very different. Real dollar amounts, state law breakdowns, and the one thing most renters do not know that could cut their bill significantly.

What landlords can and cannot legally deduct, the deadlines they must follow, and the exact steps to take when your landlord keeps money they are not entitled to — including how small claims court actually works.