If you are a renter, you probably know what your responsibilities are--you pay your rent on time, you are clean and considerate of your space, and you follow the terms of your lease agreement. But what if it's your landlord who is neglecting responsibilities? The recession is causing some landlords to skimp on repairs, neglect utility payments, and fall into foreclosure. So how can renters protect themselves? If you think your apartment building is not meeting safety codes, contact your city administrator, local tenants' association, or legal advocate. If all else fails, you may need to move to a new home. Before you sign the lease at your new place, check to see how well the building is maintained. Look at the conditions of the floors, walls, ceiling, foundation, stairs, fixtures, and wiring.
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