I received a foreclosure complaint or sale notice

More real estate and housing situations

• My landlord changed the locks or shut off utilities A landlord generally cannot use self-help to evict a residential tenant. Seek prompt emergency housing/legal assistance.
• My rent is increasing sharply Check lease timing, required notice, regulation, and any applicable local protection before assuming the increase is valid.
• An inspection found major problems Read the inspection contingency and notice deadline immediately.
• There is a title, lien or boundary problem Obtain the actual recorded documents, survey, and title information before deciding what rights exist.
• I am a small landlord and a tenant is not paying or will not leave Use the lawful notice and court process for the property and tenancy; do not use self-help.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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