Does anything resembling a National Renter's Association still exist?

Question

I have been trying to look it up in the government pages, yellow pages and even on the internet with no luck. Someone had told me they "protect" renters, and advise them on certain things. Particularly when they are possibly getting ripped off by a landlord/rental company.

Just to clarify, I am looking for rentals as in apartment or home rentals, as in me being the renter living in the home. The first link seems to be more for a company in business with rentals. This is the info I got from the site as to what they do: "The American Rental Association is the association for the $31 billion rental industry. Whether you are a rental store owner or a manufacturer or supplier of rental equipment, ARA offers the resources -- people, products, services and information -- you need to be successful in today’s competitive market."

Answer 1

Here is a number for you , it is for the departmentof housing and urban development . 1 800 347-3739 . you should be able to find your answers here or they will be able to guild you in the right direction . All Renters have rights and these people will be able to help you . There is also another way of going about this by calling an attoney and getting that first conaltation to see if you have a case . and if yoiu do most of them will take your case and take a percentage out after you won . good luck to you

Answer 2

The only thing that can protect you in a landlord/tenant situation is your local civil justice system. Generally we tend to build up a false sense of security from groups and organzations that are designed to protect consumer rights. None of them have any power or ability to protect you other than to act as a mediator between yourself and your landlord if he is willing to accept an invitation to discuss a dispute.

Answer 3

try looking up the landlord/tenant ordiance in your state

Answer 4

yes