Tenant lease rights vary by state and local jurisdiction, and some states offer more protections to tenants under leases than other states. Rights included to all tenants under a lease agreement include the right to be protected against discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, or disability. A general right to privacy within a leased space is also afforded to tenants under the law, as is the right to a safe, fit, and habitable environment that complies with building codes. Some states allow a tenant to withhold all or a portion of their rent until a landlord makes a necessary repair to a rental property. Other rights may include the right to be properly notified of any rent increases; laws also exist to protect tenants from unfair or excessive rent increases. A tenant may terminate a lease if the landlord fails to hold up the terms of the lease, and may be able to sue a landlord for damages in many situations.