Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a lease?
   
   
2. What is a month-to-month rental agreement?
   
   
3. What other money do I owe besides rent?
   
   
4. How and when do I get my security deposit back?
   
   
5. Will I receive interest on my security deposit?
   
   
6. How much can rent be raised?
   
   
7. Is there any rent control in my city?
   
   
8. Can my landlord raise my rent if I ask him/her to make repairs in my unit?
   
   
9. Who is responsible for maintenance and repairs?
   
   
10. Can a landlord or owner enter the unit at any time?
    
    
11. What is a 3-day notice?
    
    
12. Does my landlord have to have a reason to evict me?