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Tenant Rights

Modeled on the Hood 'Benefits of Being a Tenant' course. Understand your rights as a renter, the lease as a contract, and lawful ways to advocate for yourself.

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Lesson 17 min

The Lease Is a Contract

A lease is a binding contract between landlord and tenant. This lesson applies the contract-reading skills from earlier to leases: term, rent, deposits, maintenance duties, entry rules, and termination. Knowing these protects your deposit and your peace.

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