Renters FAQ

	Questions about your lease Can I get a copy of my lease? Can the manager enter my apartment when I'm not at home? How much notice must I give to move out? Who covers the cost of damages to my property if I'm robbed, or there is a fire or other accident?
	Questions about rent What happens if I don't pay the rent? Can I be locked out of my apartment for non-payment of rent? Can the rent be increased during my lease? Is there any limit on rent increases?
	If you have a complaint about a property How do I complain about the property management or owner? How do I find out who owns or manages the property? How do I find out if the property is a member of TAA?
	Questions about repairs Can I stop paying rent until a repair is made? What can I do if the dwelling owner will not make a repair? What is the dwelling owner required to repair or maintain?
	Questions about security deposits How can I get my security deposit refund? When should I receive my security deposit refund? What can be deducted from my security deposit? Can I deduct my security deposit from my last month's rent? What should I do if I disagree with deductions made from my security deposit?
	Early move-out/breaking a lease I'm buying a house. Can I get out of my lease? My company is transferring me to another city. Can I get out of my lease? I don't think the property is maintained well. Can I get out of my lease? I don't feel safe at the property anymore. Can I get out of my lease? I'm in the military, and I'm being transferred or deployed. Can I get out of my lease?
	Questions about eviction How much notice must I receive to be evicted? What happens if I get an eviction notice?

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