09/23/2022
Hello, apartFAM! Aside from paying rent on time and taking good care of your property, knowing your rights as a tenant is a critical part of living in an apartment! π¨
As mandated by the Fair Housing Act of 1968, you are entitled to the following rights:
#1 A quiet and peaceful environment π
Although it's not officially a law, it's your civil right to live in a space free of unnecessary disturbances, like...
β Noise during unreasonable hours π₯
β Maintenance work that takes longer than warranted βοΈ
#2 Freedom from discrimination
Property managers or landlords have no right to deny you basic human decency based on your...
β Race π³
β Color π
β Religion π
β National origin πΆ
β S*x π
β Familial status π¨βπ©βπ¦
β Disability (if any) π·
#3 A habitable home
Being habitable is the fundamental standard all living spaces must meet. π‘
Throughout your stay in your apartment, you are entitled to receive timely unit and amenity repair and maintenance services should any issues arise. π
To learn more about your basic rights as a tenant, stick around for next week's post! π―