Your Housing Rights

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• Notices in writing

  Your housing office should tell you in writing about big changes, like a rent change or a lease ending.

• Time to respond

  You should get enough time to read a notice and answer it. You can ask for more time if you need it.

• Ask questions

  You can ask the housing office to explain any notice in plain words.

• Help in your language

  You can ask for free help to understand notices in your language.

• Meeting or hearing

  If you disagree with a decision, you can ask for a meeting or a hearing. Ask in writing and keep a copy.

• How rent is figured

  In most programs, your rent is based on your income. You can ask to see how it was figured.

• Help for a disability

  If you have a disability, you can ask for a change in rules or services that helps you. This is called a reasonable accommodation.

• No lockouts

  Your landlord cannot lock you out or remove you without going to court first.

This is general information, not legal advice.