Rights and Responsibilities

When you live in an apartment, you have both rights and responsibilities. Be sure you know what's expected of you - and what you can expect in return. Landlord tenant laws vary from state to state, so be sure to understand the laws in your state.

Rights and responsibilities of residents of federally assisted housing

Rights of displaced tenants

Fair housing information

Complaints about HUD-subsidized landlords

Public housing agency plans

Tenant Services and Opportunities

In rental housing that is funded through the federal government, special services may be available. Take advantage of what's offered!

Neighborhood networks

Resident opportunities and self-sufficiency programs

Section 8 homeownership

Public housing homeownership