What should you do if your landlord gives you trouble? ——Recent hot topics and response guides
Recently, rental disputes have become a hot topic on social platforms. Many tenants have reported that they have encountered problems such as unreasonable rent increases, withholding of deposits, and even forcible evictions by landlords. This article will combine the hot data of the entire network in the past 10 days to sort out common dispute types and legal response plans for you.
1. Statistics on hot topics in rental disputes in the past 10 days
| Ranking | Hotspot type | Number of discussions (10,000) | Typical cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deposit is non-refundable | 28.6 | The landlord withheld the entire deposit due to "damaged walls" |
| 2 | temporary rent increase | 19.3 | The rent suddenly increased by 30% during the contract period |
| 3 | violent eviction | 15.8 | The landlord brought people to forcibly remove the tenant’s belongings |
| 4 | Maintenance buck-passing | 12.4 | The burst water pipe was delayed for half a month without being dealt with |
2. Tenants’ core rights stipulated by law
According to Articles 708 to 730 of the Civil Code:
| Rights type | Legal terms | Scope of application |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit return right | Article 731 | No major damages must be returned upon check-out |
| rent lock right | Article 721 | No unilateral rent increase is allowed during the contract period |
| right to residence security | Article 725 | Landlords are not allowed to change the locks and evict them without authorization |
| Right to request repairs | Article 712 | The landlord is responsible for the main problems of the house |
3. Practical response strategies
1.Three-step method for collecting evidence
• Shoot 4K panoramic video during house handover
• Save all chat history (including voice-to-text)
• Regular backup of utility bill payment records
2.Rights protection channel priority
| channel | response time | Applicable situations |
|---|---|---|
| 12345 citizen hotline | 3 working days | General dispute resolution |
| Complaint to the Housing and Urban-Rural Development Committee | 5 working days | House safety hazards |
| court proceedings | 1-3 months | Disputes involving amounts exceeding 5,000 yuan |
4. Inspiration from hot events
The recent hotly discussed case on Weibo of #Hangzhou Tenant Victory Case# (read count: 210 million) proves:
• Even if there is no written contract, WeChat chat records can be used as evidence
• The landlord requires 60 days’ written notice to unilaterally increase the rent.
• Litigation costs may be required to be borne by the losing party
5. Expert advice
Tips from the Rental Law Research Center of China University of Political Science and Law:
1. When signing a contract, be sure to check the consistency of the property certificate and the landlord’s ID card
2. The supplementary terms of the contract must clearly define "abnormal wear and tear"
3. It is recommended to pay the rent via bank transfer (remarks for purpose)
According to housing big data monitoring, the success rate of rental dispute mediation has reached 78% in 2023, but 42% of tenants still give up defending their rights due to insufficient evidence. It is recommended to stay calm when encountering disputes and protect your own rights and interests in accordance with the law.
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