State Landlord-Tenant Laws

State laws cover many aspects of the landlord-tenant relationship, from security deposits to landlord access to rental property. The charts in this section include the key statutes pertaining to landlord-tenant law in each state, as well as specific rules on issues such as security deposit limits and deadline for return, and landlord notice to enter rental property.

This is the chart you need if you're trying to find your state's landlord-tenant laws.

State deadlines for itemizing and returning tenants' security deposits.

A state-by-state breakdown of each state's security deposit limits.

State rules on when and how landlords may enter tenant rental units.

The small claims amount limit determines how much you can get in small claims court. Find the dollar limit for your state.

State rules on when a landlord can order a tenant to move out on short notice.

Where to find your state's law on how landlords must deal with a tenant's abandoned property.

Learn the time limits required before a landlord may evict a tenant for violating a lease.

If you break a lease early, you might need to pay rent through the end of the lease term. Find out if your state requires landlords to try to find a new tenant.

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