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• I need a disability-related housing accommodation An accommodation request is different from an ordinary preference or pet exception; applicable law and facts matter.
• There is no heat, hot water or a dangerous condition Report emergencies immediately and document ordinary repair requests in writing.
• My rent is increasing sharply Check lease timing, required notice, regulation, and any applicable local protection before assuming the increase is valid.
• Can I stop paying rent or pay for repairs myself? Get local advice before withholding, deducting, or redirecting rent; available remedies have legal requirements and risks.
• Someone emailed new wire instructions for closing Stop and independently verify payment instructions through a trusted, previously established channel.
• I applied for a mortgage modification but keep getting notices Keep a complete application record and check whether any legal or sale deadline remains active.
• I am being asked to sign a deed or transfer ownership Get independent advice before transferring ownership; a deed can change valuable rights without releasing a loan.
• The landlord wants a large deposit or extra fees The label on a charge does not necessarily determine whether it is lawful or counts toward a cap.

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