while you're renting

resources related to housing-related issues. for even more information, there's great resources already available from advocates in Austin including Texas Tenant Advisor, Austin Tenants Council, Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid (TRLA) and BASTA.

document everything!

tips for properly documenting all important agreements, requests, and receipts to make sure you don't get swindled.

know your tenants' rights

as a tenant in Texas, it's important to know your rights! check out this great resource from BASTA breaking down key renters' rights.

reporting a maintenance issue

an email template for reporting (and following up on) a maintenance issue.

making a code complaint

a how-to guide for filing a code complaint when your landlord fails to fix your housing-related issues that qualify as code violations.

what qualifies as a code violation?

"health and safety issues" are issues you can file a code complaint about. check out this handy list from BASTA.

get your landlord to pay attention!

a guide to escalation with your landlord to advocate for equitable and safe living conditions.

meeting with your landlord

best practices for having a successful meeting with your landlord.