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Federal Law : United States Of America
Landlords are responsible for thefts if they failed to provide reasonable safeguards to protect against foreseeable crimes. This typically includes working locks. If the building has a history of theft, the landlord may be required to add additional security, like a security camera or bars over the window. Tenants should inform the landlord about these issues immediately and make specific, reasonable requests for additional safeguards...Tools to Get Problems Fixed Quickly
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Optionally email the law to landlord Share Your Story
Get feedback from other renters Chat with your landlord
Send a message Tenant Association Chat
Renters with the same landlord Can I Stop Paying Rent?
Learn if you can withhold rent until it's fixed Can I Deduct Repair Costs?
Learn if you can deduct the cost of repairs from the rent Write Apartment Review
Contribute to your guestbook Request Inspection
Learn who to call and what to expect Prep for Housing Court
What to expect from housing court Move Out
Change address