The Guide
The process of finding a safe, affordable place to live requires time, effort, and consideration on the renter's part.
Renter Resources
Renting a property provides you the opportunity to be more flexible on your length of stay and to move more quickly if needed. This can also be a great way to experience homeownership so you are more prepared if you decide to own down the road. The San Antonio Board of REALTORS® has developed numerous resources to help renters in several aspects of the rental process as well as what to expect from your landlord. Browse the information below to help you learn more.
Renter's Guide to Leasing a Property
The objective of this guide is to help tenants during the selection process for housing and provide common standards for renting a property within the bounds of the law. This guide is not a replacement for legal assistance and its usage does not ensure a landlord is protected from violating a fair housing law.
Renting and Fair Housing
The U.S. Fair Housing Act and Texas Fair Housing Act protects people from housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and familial status. In addition, renters may have additional fair housing rights under local ordinances. For San Antonio residents, additional protections include marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, source of income for veterans, and status as a student. In addition, renters may have additional fair housing rights under local ordinances. Click the guide below to learn more about the protections for tenants under federal and state law.