If you’ve found yourself knee deep in a landlord dispute, finding out what your rights are can be one of the hardest parts of the battle. Some states and provinces have government run facilities that are dedicated to renter’s rights. They issue yearly booklets that spell out exactly what your rights are in that particular state and they give you phone numbers you can call to find out more, and how to take your landlord to court if you feel you have a good enough case. States that lack this sort of renter’s rights bureau often times have websites that will clearly outline what your rights are and what you should do in particular situations. Sometimes, it is up to an individual to start these sites if the state hasn’t yet. But it is important to remember, if a site isn’t officially run by the state, the information may be out of date or flat out wrong. A good alternative is to seek out the help of a lawyer. Most big city law firms offer free consultations, or ones that are very affordable. Even if you end up not hiring the lawyer, the advice you get can be worth its weight in gold. The Internet is a great place to start your search. Remember, most states favor renters over landlords in most disputes, you have the advantage.