State Resources
- Landlord-Tenant Statutes, State by State
A collection of links to state landlord-tenant issues. Find your state’s landlord-tenant laws to learn about the applicable security deposit limits, landlord repair requirements, safety codes, notice requirements, and more.
- HUD Information by State
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides both landlords and tenants with a wide range of information and services. Find your state’s HUD site to learn more about housing rights.
- Landlord-Tenant Dictionary
A glossary of terms related to landlord-tenant law. This article provides definitions for terms that commonly arise in the context of the landlord-tenant relationship, including constructive eviction, fixture, quiet enjoyment, and more.
- State Housing & Real Estate Agencies
A collection of links to state housing agencies. Find the link to your state’s housing agency’s site to learn about rental programs, how to qualify for housing credits, answers to frequently asked questions, and more.
- Select State and Local Landlord-Tenant Laws
State laws typically govern leases and the issues raised in landlord-tenant disputes. This article provides the landlord-tenant laws of a number of different states with regard to security deposits and what they cover.
- State-by-State Anti-Retaliation Statutes
It’s illegal in most states for a landlord to retaliate against a tenant for exercising a legal right. Find your state’s anti-retaliation statute to learn about the types of prohibited practices and the penalties involved.
- Chart: Landlord-Tenant Statutes, State by State
- Chart: State-by-State Anti-Retaliation Statutes
- HUD Information by State
- Landlord-Tenant Dictionary
- State Housing & Real Estate Agencies
- State-by-State Chart of Landlord and Tenant Laws
- State-Specific Landlord-Tenant Publications
- Tenants and Landlords: Select State and Local Laws