Self-Advocacy Tools & Downloadable Guides
Empowerment begins with accurate documentation. We offer a library of free, downloadable sample forms and guides vetted by housing rights specialists to assist tenants and landlords with common legal and administrative procedures.
Popular resources available for download include:
- Security Deposit Demand Letter: A formal letter template demanding the return of improperly withheld deposit funds after the 21-day legal limit.
- Notice of Repair Request: Written notice templates documenting needed apartment repairs, creating a formal legal paper trail.
- Check-In / Check-Out Inspection Checklist: Room-by-room condition checklists to document property status and avoid bogus move-out charges.
- Annual Organizational Impact Reports: Transparency reports detailing TRC's annual clients served, case outcomes, and financial stewardship.
All materials are freely accessible for personal, non-commercial use.