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Know Your Rights: The Latest Laws on the Books Protecting Tenants

Thursday, August 4, 2011
The place a person calls home should offer a sense of safety and security.

The place a person calls home should offer a sense of safety and security.  For those renting an apartment, house or condo, that sense of safety and security relies heavily on the landlord or property owner doing their part.  Industry experts say it's not just a matter of crossing your fingers' and hoping the land lord is a stand-up person.  The best defense for renters is to familiarize themselves with the latest laws on the books that offer protection.  (Click here to read full article from Ready to Rent)