Resources
Free tools and plain-English answers.
Everything here is free and built for tenants — no account, no catch. Start with a calculator, read the answers other tenants ask for first, or look up the law that protects you.
Rent Cap Calculator
See the legal maximum your landlord can charge. Enter your rent, city, and building age — we read it against LARSO, AB 1482, and local rent control.
Cash-for-Keys Calculator
Got a buyout offer? Estimate what a fair number looks like for your unit before you sign anything.
Rent Reduction Calculator
Lost parking, hot water, the elevator, or a working stove? See the City of LA published monthly value for it — a starting point for a rent reduction.
Inspection Guide
A free, room-by-room habitability checklist. Walk through your own home today, learn what the law calls livable, and keep the proof.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what tenants ask us first — about cost, timing, retaliation, and what happens when you call.
Tenant Law Library
The laws that protect you, in plain English — plus where to file a complaint and how to document what is happening.