What happens when your landlord does not live up to his or her promises?  Is there something that you can do to protect yourself when you sign a lease or if you are under a rental contract but the landlord refuses to perform according to the contract?  Your landlord has certain obligations and you do have rights as a tenant.

For tips to protect yourself against a bad landlord read, “How to Fire Back Against a Lousy Landlord.”
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