Legal Issues Facing Landlords and Property Investors
What Is a Certificate of Occupancy?
Your town may require you to get a certificate of occupancy, or CO, for your property investment. Learn the basics of the certificate of occupancy.
When Does a Landlord Have the Right to Enter a Rental Unit?
The right to enter a tenant's apartment is granted by landlord-tenant law. Here are the reasons a landlord can enter a rental unit.
Tenant Obligations Under Landlord-Tenant Law
By agreeing to rent your property, a tenant has certain obligations they must fulfill. Learn what tenants must do under landlord-tenant law.
Landlord Obligation to Maintain Premises
Maintaining the premises is an obligation every landlord has to their tenants. Here is what the law involves.
Landlord Obligations Under Landlord-Tenant Law
Landlord-tenant law sets forth certain requirements for landlords. Find out the legal obligations landlords have to their tenants.
FAQs About Fair Housing for Families
Fair Housing protects certain classes from discrimination in housing related activities. Families are a protected class under this Act. Find out how they are covered.
Landlord Liability for Dog Bites
Dog bites are a serious concern for landlords. Learn what your liability is if a tenant's dog bites someone.
Is It Legal to Run a Credit Check on a Prospective Tenant?
An important part of screening tenants is running a credit check. Find out the essential step every landlord must take to make sure they are running this check legally.
Security Deposit Limits by State
The security deposit is an essential protection for landlords, but there may be a limit to how much you can charge. Here is the maximum you can ask for in each state.
Security Deposit Laws by State
Learn the security deposit laws in your state so you can protect your valuable investment.
Alabama Security Deposit Law
Alabama Code 35-9A-201 spells out the security deposit laws for landlords in the state. Learn how you must collect, store and return a tenant's deposit.
Alaska Security Deposit Law
Alaska Statute 34.03.070 is the security deposit law that rental property owners must follow. Here are the rules for obtaining and returning security deposits in the state.
Arizona Security Deposit Law
Arizona Statute 33-1321 explains the rules for security deposits in the state. Find out how landlords must receive, store and return deposits in Arizona.
California Security Deposit Law
The California security deposit law is Civic Code 1950.5. Here are the rules in California for accepting, holding and returning security deposits.
Colorado Security Deposit Law
Colorado Statutes §§ 38-12-101 to 38-12-104 define the rules landlords must follow for security deposits in the state. Learn what you should do when collecting, holding and returning deposits in Colorado.
Connecticut Security Deposit Law
Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 183, 47a.-21 is the law that governs security deposits in Connecticut. Learn the rules of receiving, holding and returning security deposits in your state.
Florida Security Deposit Law
The Florida security deposit law is Statute 83.49. Find out the rules landlords must follow when accepting, storing and returning security deposits.
Georgia Security Deposit Law
The Georgia security deposit law is Code 44-7-30 to 37. Find out the rules landlords must follow when receiving, storing and returning security deposits.
Illinois Security Deposit Law
Illinois Statutes 735 and 765 spell out the law for security deposits in Illinois. Learn how you must collect, maintain and return a deposit in your state.
Indiana Security Deposit Law
Indiana's security deposit law is Indiana Code 32-31-3. Learn how you must accept, hold and return security deposits in the state.
Maryland Security Deposit Law
Maryland's security deposit law is Maryland Real Property Code 8-203. Here are the rules for collecting, storing and returning security deposits in Maryland.
Massachusetts Security Deposit Law
Massachusetts General Law Chapter 186, Sec 15b is the law that governs security deposits in Massachusetts. Learn the rules of receiving, storing and returning security deposits in your state.
Michigan Security Deposit Law
Michigan Compiled Laws §§554.601-616. is the governing law for security deposits in Connecticut. Learn the rules of receiving, holding and returning security deposits in your state.
Missouri Security Deposit Law
Missouri's security deposit law is Missouri Revised Statutes 535.300. Learn how to collect, store and return a tenant's security deposit in Missouri.
Nevada Security Deposit Law
Nevada Revised Statutes Annotated §§118A.240 to 118A.250 is the law that governs security deposits in Nevada. Learn the rules of receiving, holding and returning security deposits in your state.
New Jersey Security Deposit Law
New Jersey's Rent Security Deposit Act spells out the law for security deposits in New Jersey. Learn how you must collect, maintain and return a deposit in your state.
New York Security Deposit Law
The law that governs security deposits in New York is New York General Obligations Law §§ 7-103 to 7-108. Learn how to accept and return security deposits in the state.
North Carolina Security Deposit Law
The North Carolina Tenant Security Deposit Act is the reigning law for security deposits in the state. Learn the rules of accepting, storing and returning security deposits in your state.
Ohio Security Deposit Law
Oho Code 5321.16 is the law covering security deposits in Ohio. Learn the rules that apply to landlords on a statewide level.
Pennsylvania Security Deposit Law
Pennsylvania Statute Title 68: 250.511a -512 is the law that governs security deposits in Pennsylvania. Learn the rules of receiving, storing and returning security deposits in your state.
South Carolina Security Deposit Law
The South Carolina security deposit law is code 27-40-410. Here are the rules for collecting, maintaining and returning the deposit.
Tennessee Security Deposit Law
Tennessee's security deposit law is Tennessee Code 66-28-301. Here is what the law says about collecting, maintaining and returning security deposits.
Texas Security Deposit Law
The Texas security deposit law is Property Code 92.101-109. Find out the rules landlords must follow when accepting, storing and returning security deposits.
Virginia Security Deposit Law
Virginia Code 55-248.15:1 spells out the rules for security deposits in the state. Here is what landlords must do and what they can never do.
Washington Security Deposit Law
The Revised Code of Washington Annotated §§ 59.18.260-285 spells out the rules for security deposits in the state. Learn the law for holding, maintaining and returning deposits in Washington.
Fair Housing- List of Protected Classes by State
Many states offer legal protection against housing discrimination for classes not included under the Federal Fair Housing Act. Here is the list of protected classes in each state.
What Is Fair Housing?
What is fair housing's goal for American home buyers and renters? Learn who the Fair Housing Act protects and how to avoid being charged with discrimination.
10 FAQs About Housing Rights for the Disabled
The disabled are a protected class under the Federal Fair Housing Act. Reading these FAQs will help you learn how to avoid violating the housing rights for the disabled when renting out an apartment.
Tenants in Common Ownership
Learn what Tenants in Common is and why it is useful.
Federal Fair Housing Laws
As a landlord or property investor, it is crucial to understand the Federal Fair Housing Laws to avoid claims of discrimination.
Protected Classes FAQ
Here are some frequently asked questions regarding housing discrimination. What is a protected class? What is the Fair Housing Act?
Does Your State Have Additional Protected Classes?
In addition to the Fair Housing Act, most states have their own fair housing laws which protect an even wider range of people from discrimination. See the list of states and their protected classes.
Limited Liability Company 101
What is a Limited Liability Company? What are the advantages of a Limited Liability Company? What are the disadvantages of a Limited Liability Company? How to set up an LLC.