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My landlord raised the rent, but my friend says he raised it more than he legally can. How do I fight this?

You open the notice and see your rent is going up. Then your friend chimes in saying it might not even be legal. Now you’re stuck wondering if your landlord is pushing their luck or if this is just how renting works. The truth is, it depends, but here’s the encouraging part: there are real rules around rent increases, and if something’s off, you absolutely have ways to push back instead of just accepting it.
May 13, 2026 Quinn Mercer

My girlfriend is moving into my rental house. She wants to bring her dog and won't move in unless she can. The landlord says no pets. What can I do?

What should you do if your girlfriend wants to move into your rental with her dog, but your landlord has a no-pets policy? Here’s how to handle the lease, the relationship, and the pup without creating a financial mess.
May 4, 2026 Jack Hawkins

My landlord is selling my building. He says I'll be able to stay with the new owners. I've just met them and don't trust them at all. What can I do?

Your landlord is selling your building, and the new owners say you can stay—but your gut says otherwise. Here’s how renters can protect themselves, understand their rights, and avoid getting pushed around during a sale.
May 1, 2026 Jack Hawkins
Man and woman giving back apartment keys

My landlord is selling the house I rent, and the new owner wants me out immediately. Don’t I have rights?

Just when you’ve gotten comfortable, your landlord plants a big “For Sale” sign in the yard and suddenly your living situation feels a lot less secure. It’s easy to assume that means you’re about to be pushed out—but that’s not automatically how it works. Selling a property doesn’t erase your rights as a tenant overnight.
April 9, 2026 J. Clarke

My landlord just died with no will or relatives. There is a reverse mortgage on the house. Do I have to pay my rent to the bank?

If your landlord dies with a reverse mortgage on the house you're living in, you'll likely wonder what happens next.
March 30, 2026 Penelope Singh

I just learned about the Augusta Rule. Can I really use this to pay no tax on rental income throughout the year?

The Augusta Rule allows homeowners to rent their home for up to 14 days per year tax-free. Learn how business owners use this IRS rule, the requirements to qualify, and whether this tax strategy could reduce your tax bill.
March 20, 2026 Jack Hawkins