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.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
D.C.
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
Landlord-Tenant Statutes, State-by-State
This is the chart you need if you're trying to find your state's landlord-tenant laws.
Chart: Deadline for Returning Security Deposits, State-by-State
State deadlines for itemizing and returning tenants' security deposits.
Chart: Security Deposit Limits, State-by-State
Learn how much security deposit a landlord can charge in your state.
State Laws on Landlord's Access to Rental Property
State rules on when and how landlords may enter tenant rental units.
50-State Chart of Small Claims Court Dollar Limits
Find the small claims court dollar limits for any state.
State Laws on Unconditional Quit Terminations
State rules on when a landlord can order a tenant to move out on short notice.
State Laws on Handling Abandoned Property
Where to find your state's law on how landlords must deal with a tenant's abandoned property.
State Laws on Termination for Violation of Lease
Learn the time limits required before a landlord may evict a tenant for violating a lease.
State Laws on Landlord's Duty to Rerent When a Tenant Breaks 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.
Security Deposit Limits and Deadlines in Your State
Learn about your state's laws.