Your rights and responsibilities may vary from state to state. Contact your state attorney general’s office for information and relevant state laws, or look in your state's statutes.
If you have questions regarding your specific situation, consider talking with an attorney (bring a copy of your rental agreement). If finances are a problem, many states have free legal aid societies. You can type "free legal aid society" and your state's name into your favorite Web browser to see what is available and whether you qualify for this service.
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