Landlord and tenant rights vary by state and city, and disabled or elderly tenants and tenants who live in public housing or use other rental assistance programs may also have additional rights and protections beyond the general rights that apply to all tenants. General tenant rights include the right to privacy and the right to live in a habitable environment. When landlords and tenants are involved in rental disputes, such as eviction proceedings, lawyers are often consulted who specialize in landlord tenant rights. Tenants have the right to pursue legal action against a landlord for failure to make repairs to the property, failure return a security deposit within the legal time limit, or for other reasons such as illegal deductions or even harassment or discrimination. The rights afforded to a landlord include the right to legally evict a tenant and the right to enter the property to make necessary repairs.