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How can I get help with a Landlord Problem?

Although renting can be frustrating and stressfull, it shouldn't be. Renting costs you close to 40% of your total income and is most likely your biggest expense. As a tenant you have the right to live in a stress-free environment, you should never be expected or forced to live with conditions that are unfair. The Rental Protection Agency takes the stress out of solving landlord tenant problems by working directly with your landlord to find a fair resolution. Below you'll find the most common types of landlord renter problems...

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What Kinds of Rent Problems Can I Get Help With?

The RPA helps with all rent problems regardless of how big or small the problem may seem. Below you'll find more information on the most common types of tenant problems. We help all renters nationwide despite the type of problem you are faced with.

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The only cost you'll be required to pay is a minimal processing fee of $35. This fee is required in order to cover administrative costs. The RPA accepts all major credit/ debit cards through our online secure server.

Rental Repair Issues		Get Help with Rental Repair Problems
When something breaks or stops working in your Rental / Apartment your landlord is required to fix and repair the problem correctly and in a timely manner. The landlord is not required to repair items when the renter is at fault, this inlcudes neglect, abuse, and/or misuse. Regardless of fault, if the lack of repair is causing a health / environmental hazard, the landlord is required to fix the problem.
-Actual Renter- "I tried to get my Landlord to fix my broken door for 6 months... Only 4 hours after getting help from the RPA, the door was fixed completely!" Darrell Hollowell (Overland Park/ Kansas)
Common Repair Issues:
Appliances	Building	Exterior Grounds	Plumbing
Washing Machine Clothes Dryer Refridgerator Stove / Range Garbage Disposal Dishwasher	Furnace / Boiler Air Conditioning Hot Water Heater Windows / Doors Flooring / Stairs Electrical	Parking Lot Lighting Swimming Pool Side Walks Fences / Walls Yard Care	Toilet Leaking Pipes Tub / Shower Sprinklers Flooding Drains/ Backup

Rent Deposit Refund Problems		Get Help with Rent Deposit Problems
Deposit issues are the most common type of complaint, and usually the quickest to resolve. Laws governing the return of rent deposits are straight forward and require the landlord to follow strict requirements. Landlords can only charge certain things against deposits, many times they are not in compliance with laws concerning rent deposits. Most complaints dealing with renter deposits end up with an immediate reimbursement.
-Actual Renter- "My landlord refused to refund my rent deposit so I filed a complaint, 24 hours later I got a overnight Fed-ex package with a full refund of my deposit, THANKS RPA!!!" Sandra Huntington (San Diego/ California)
Landlords Cannot Keep Deposits for the Following Reasons: (typically)
Financial	Improvements	Repairs	Other
Increase Profits They Spent It Bad Year They Don't Like You Broken House Rules Theft/ Vandalism Marketing Cost	Building Improvements Walk ways Re-wiring Repairs to Public Areas Replacing Appliances Carpet Replacement Remodeling	Normal Wear and Tear Repainting (Upgrade) Pre-existing Conditions Damage from Landlord Leaking Pipes Leaking Roof Termite Damage	Pesticides Excessive Cost Postage/ Admin Fees Bogus Fees Repairs Not Done Non-documented Fees etc...

Rental Legal Issues		Get Help with Rental Legal Issues
You may be a victim of an illegal act if the Landlord, Apartment Manager, or staff have done something in direct violation of your legal rights. This includes landlords that harrass, threaten, intimidate, or make you uncomfortable. Landlords are required to respect your rights and cannot do or say anything that violates those rights and laws. Regardless of their reasoning or frustration landlords cannot violate your rights.
-Actual Renter- "My Landlord shut off my gas, power, and water trying to force me to move... The RPA immediately had my utilities turned back on, and talked some sense into my landlord." Maria Hernandez (Austin/ Texas)
Common Legal Violations against Renters:
Rent Application	Renting	Renting/ Moving	Evicting
Housing Discrimination Apartment Switching (Bait and Switch) Fees Non-refunded Illegal Questioning Deny Rental Application	Unlawful Entry Favoritism Harrassment Threats for Non-Payment Unethical Requirments Utilities Fraud	Intimidation Threats Force Retaliation Preventing Move Out Turning Off Utilities	Unlawful Eviction Disconnecting Utilities Limiting Access Lock Out Illegal Eviction Shutting Off Water Threats/ Force

Rental Repair Issues		Get Help with Rental Repair Problems
When something breaks or stops working in your Rental / Apartment your landlord is required to fix and repair the problem correctly and in a timely manner. The landlord is not required to repair items when the renter is at fault, this inlcudes neglect, abuse, and/or misuse. Regardless of fault, if the lack of repair is causing a health / environmental hazard, the landlord is required to fix the problem.
-Actual Renter- "I tried to get my Landlord to fix my broken door for 6 months... Only 4 hours after getting help from the RPA, the door was fixed completely!" Darrell Hollowell (Overland Park/ Kansas)
Common Repair Issues:
Appliances	Building	Exterior Grounds	Plumbing
Washing Machine Clothes Dryer Refridgerator Stove / Range Garbage Disposal Dishwasher	Furnace / Boiler Air Conditioning Hot Water Heater Windows / Doors Flooring / Stairs Electrical	Parking Lot Lighting Swimming Pool Side Walks Fences / Walls Yard Care	Toilet Leaking Pipes Tub / Shower Sprinklers Flooding Drains/ Backup

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