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Landlord-Tenant Law
Rent increases, deposits, fees and disclosures are regulated differently in every state, and the rules change often. These articles summarise what landlords and property managers need to know, state by state, so you know which questions to ask. They are general information, not legal advice: always check the current statute or a local attorney before acting. A good starting point is rent increase laws by state.
Virginia rental fee disclosure law: what must be on the first page of the lease
Since July 1, 2025, Virginia landlords must list every fee charged on top of rent on the first page of the written lease. Here is what that covers, and how it sits alongside federal guidance on advertised rent.
Fee transparency laws by state: what landlords and hosts must disclose in 2026
A growing number of states require rental fees to be disclosed as part of the advertised price, and a federal rule now covers short-term lodging. Here is where each rule stands and what it means for listings.
Virginia landlord-tenant laws: what property managers need to know
Virginia sets clear numbers on security deposits and notice, and a shorter list of valid reasons to break a lease early than most tenants assume. Here is what actually applies.
Colorado landlord-tenant laws: what changed and what to know
Colorado tightened its security deposit cap and rewrote its notice periods by length of tenancy. Here is what currently applies, including the newest changes.
Georgia landlord-tenant laws: what property managers need to know
Georgia leaves more to the lease than many states do, but the security deposit cap and disclosure rule that took effect in 2024 are two specifics worth getting right.
California fee transparency law (SB 478): what landlords must disclose
California's Honest Pricing Law bans advertising a rent price that leaves out mandatory fees. Here is what it actually requires in a rental listing and application flow.
Colorado fee transparency law: what landlords must disclose in 2026
Colorado's Protections Against Deceptive Pricing Practices Act takes effect January 1, 2026. Here is what it requires before a lease is signed.
Connecticut fee transparency law: what landlords must disclose in 2026
Connecticut SB 3 takes effect July 1, 2026 and requires the total price of rental fees to be disclosed before a lease is signed. Here is what that means for listings.
Maine fee transparency law: what landlords must disclose
Maine's fee transparency requirement has been in effect since January 2025. Here is what it requires landlords to disclose, and when.
Massachusetts fee transparency law: the Unfair and Deceptive Fees Rule
Massachusetts' fee transparency rule, effective September 2025, goes further than most — covering optional fees and vendor agreements, not just mandatory charges.
Minnesota fee transparency law: what landlords must disclose
Minnesota has required non-optional fees to appear alongside rent since January 2024 — one of the earliest states to adopt this kind of rule. Here is what it requires.
California rent control: AB 1482 explained
AB 1482 caps rent increases and requires just cause for eviction on most California rentals over 15 years old. Here is what is covered, what is exempt, and how the cap is actually calculated.
California rent increase laws: notice, caps, and what a valid notice must include
A California rent increase notice needs more than the new number — it needs a specific set of details and the right notice period, or it is not valid. Here is exactly what applies.
Rent increase laws by state: notice periods, caps, and what varies
Rent increase rules swing wildly by state — notice periods alone range from 7 to 120 days, and only a handful of states cap the amount at all. Here is how to think about it across a multi-state portfolio.
Texas rent increase laws: what actually applies
Texas has no cap on rent increases and no statewide rent control, but the 30-day notice requirement for month-to-month tenancies still trips landlords up. Here is what to know.
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