text: anyone know where i can get a handbook on renters rights or phone number thanks?   http://www.hud.gov/renting/index.cfm  this is on the web site for the federal govt.'s housing and urban development agency. this link is part of an index of help re housing, renting, buying homes, etc. you will see an 800 number for you to call for help if you need it.  i reached this via firstgov.org, which i found at the technology web site of the new york times -- the technology navigator -- a list of resources for journalists.  hope this helps.