Chapter 1: Finding a Place to Live
Where to Look
Credit ChecksTenant Screening Services
Application Fees
Reservation Deposit

Chapter 2: Discrimination
Disabled Tenants
Familial Status
Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking
Identifying Discrimination
What to Do

Chapter 3: Before Signing
Types of Rental Agreements
What the Agreement Can Include
Disclosures
What the Agreement Cannot Include
Transfer of Possession
Inventory and Condition Reports
Checklist Before Signing

Chapter 4: The Security Deposit
Security Deposits, Fees & Advance Rent

Chapter 5: Being a Renter
All About Rent
Utilities and Services
Tenant Rights & Responsibilities

Chapter 6: Repairs
Landlord Rights & Responsibilities
Access
Negotiation
Tenant Remedies for Lack of General Repairs
Tenant Remedies for Lack of Essential Services

Chapter 7: Other Remedies for Extreme Situations
Unlawful and Dangerous Rentals
Damages for Physical & Emotional Distress
Other Sources of Remedies

Chapter 8: Moving Out
Regular Terminations
Early Terminations
Recovering the Deposit
Unreturned or Misused Deposits

Chapter 9: Evictions & Other Landlord Remedies
Forcible Entry and Detainers
Serving Notices
Types of Terminations
Retaliation
The Eviction Process
Defending Against an Eviction

Chapter 10: After You Move Out
Dealing With Personal Property
Removing Abandoned Property
Storing the Property
Disposal of Property
Recovering the Property

Appendix A: Checklist Before Signing a Lease

Appendix B: Resources

Appendix C: Credit Agencies

Appendix D: Sample Verification to Landlord for Domestic Violence Victims

Appendix E: Sample Answer Form