bad landlords

My apartment burned down. Even though I have tenant's insurance, my landlord secretly wasn't insured. What now?

An apartment fire can be devastating—especially when you learn your landlord wasn’t insured. Here’s what happens next, what renter’s insurance really covers, and how tenants can protect themselves financially after a disaster.
January 28, 2026 Jack Hawkins

My dad just passed with very little in his estate. The landlord is demanding that I pay the rent before I can clean out his apartment. What can I do?

Your dad just passed away, and to make matters worse, his landlord is refusing you access to his apartment until you pay the outstanding rent. We look at your rights and options as to how to proceed.
January 14, 2026 Miles Rook

My former landlord says I owe three months’ rent because I broke the lease early, but he already found a new tenant. Do I really have to pay twice?

If you break your apartment lease, you may be on the hook to pay the remainder of the rent for the lease term. We review your options.
October 31, 2025 Marlon Wright

My landlord sold the building without warning and the new owner wants to evict long-term tenants first. That includes me. What now?

Your landlord sold the building and the new owner plans to evict long-term tenants. We look at your rights, timelines, and protections for a situation like this.
December 1, 2025 Penelope Singh