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Security Deposit--How to Get It Back
Do you know how to get your money back from your ex-landlord? Find out what steps you can take.
Read the question and answer sheet. The Q&A also has sample letters to send your landlord, including letters with English followed by Spanish text.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance
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Spanish / Español
Practical Advice on Housing Law
(Separate Website)
This ABA webpage offers "Practical Law" information on different legal problems, including housing problems such as buying, selling or renting.
By: American Bar Association
Before You Rent or Sign a Lease--Tips for Renters
Tips for prospective renters
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance
Flood and Fire Victims' Rights as Tenants
Common questions asked by tenants who suffer flood or fire damage
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance
Housing Justice Network
(Separate Website)
HJN focuses on public and subsidized housing, Section 8 assistance, single family housing foreclosures, fair housing, CDBG and HOME programs, the housing programs of the Rural Housing Service, and more
By: National Housing Law Project
Leases--Common Questions
Get answers here.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance
Rent
When must your landlord accept late rent? Can you deduct repair costs from rent? Find answers to these and other questions in this article.
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance
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