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List of renters rights. Apartment never updated in 14 years; is this legal? No painting etc! Help thanks

Asked by an anonymous Tumblr user.

Tenant rights vary from state to state. Learn more about the rights of renters in your state and how to file a complaint against your landlord.

If you need help, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development handles complaints about housing discrimination, bad landlords in federal housing, and many other issues. For additional local resources, you can also contact a housing counseling agency.

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