TENANT RIGHTS

Eugene Hurd keeps scrubbing his bathroom, but no amount of bleach or sprays can clear what he believes is mold growing steadily behind his toilet. It started small but now spreads, despite his weekly cleaning routine. Antibacterial wipes, heavy-duty cleaners, even lemon-scented sprays—nothing change

Renting might sound like a bad thing in America, but it's a different story in places like Germany and Japan. There, about half of people rent their homes. Renting has its perks too, like no big upfront payments or surprise fixes. But in America, especially in big cities, renting is tough. In Boston