What are some tenants rights that are protected under law?

As a tenant, you have certain rights, and it is important to know what they are. Although some laws may vary from state to state, there are tenants rights that all renters have in common. Here is an overview of some of the major ones:

• Landlords can't reject an application based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, physical disability, familial status or mental disability. Certain places also prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or marital status.
• A tenant has the right to "habitable premises" which means the living conditions should be safe and free from major issues such as bad wiring and holes in the ceiling.
• The right to privacy is also protected, and unless there is an emergency, the landlord should give a tenant advance notice if they need to enter the apartment. The amount of notice required varies from state to state.

Tenants rights vary somewhat depending on the state where one is living, but some rights are always protected.

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