A library of detailed information about local, state and federal laws governing landlords, tenants, real estate investors, rental properties and residential property owners.
Landlord Tenant Rights
alabama
alaska
arizona
arkansas
california
colorado
connecticut
D.C.
delaware
florida
georgia
hawaii
idaho
illinois
indiana
iowa
kansas
kentucky
louisiana
maine
maryland
massachusetts
michigan
minnesota
mississippi
missouri
montana
nebraska
nevada
new hampshire
new jersey
new mexico
new york
north carolina
north dakota
ohio
oklahoma
oregon
pennsylvania
rhode island
south carolina
south dakota
tennessee
texas
utah
vermont
virginia
washington
west virginia
wisconsin
wyoming
Additional breakdowns of landlord tenant laws by area:
- Security Deposits – limits on the maximum deposit charge, deadlines for refunds and more.
- Eviction Process – how the eviction process works, the steps involved and how long it takes to complete it.
- Breaking a Lease Early – all legally acceptable reasons a tenant can break a lease early without penalty.
- Cost of Breaking a Lease Early – all the different costs that a tenant may have to pay upon leaving the rental unit early.
- Subletting – State-by-state rules on when tenants are allowed to sublease the unit, and when they need to notify the landlord
Homeowner Associations (HOAs)
A summary of state statutes and regulations that govern Homeowner Associations. Specifically, answers on how they’re regulated, what powers they do (and don’t) have and what rules exist for leaving, joining and dissolving them.
Small Claims Court Process
Information about how the Small Claims Court process works in each state. Additionally, read about the rules covering costs, statute of limitations, maximum claim limits, penalties, and more.
Miscellaneous Laws & Regulations
- Snow Removal Laws – state legislation involving the removal/clearing of snow on residential properties.
- Rent Control Laws – state and local legislation on rent control (regulations governing rent prices and increases).
- Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detector Laws – state requirements for carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms for both existing and new residential properties.
