Alabama Landlord Tenant Law
As of January 1, 2007, Alabama law was adopted the Uniform Landlord and Tenant Act of 2006. This information is provided by Arise citizens, a Non- profit group for citizens of Alabama.
www.arisecitizens.org/hb287-enr.pdf
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Alabama Landlord Tenant State Statutes
The official Alabama Legislature's Landlord Tenant Statutes and Codes.
www.legislature.state.al.us/codeofalabama/1975/68120.htm
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Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord Tenant Act
This is the actual act which took place on January 1, 2007.
Alabama has joined many other states in using the uniform Act for Landlord Tenant matters.
alisdb.legislature.state.al.us/acas/searchableinstruments/2006rs/bills/hb287.htm
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Alaska Landlord Tenant Act - What it Means To You
This handy booklet summarizes Landlord and Tenant rights and Obligations under Alaska Law. It is provided by the State of Alaska Department of Law and published by the Alaska Real Estate Commission.
www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/pub/landlord.pdf
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Arizona Supreme Court Landlord Tenant Information
Overview of Arizona Residential Landlord Tenant Law including a link to the entire statutes. The statutes have been revised as of September 2006.
www.supreme.state.az.us/info/brochures/landlord.htm
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Arkansas Landlord Tenant Rights - What You Should Know
Landlord Tenant Information
www.ag.arkansas.gov/consumers_tips_landlord_tenant.html
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California Department of Consumer Affairs
A Guide to Tenant's & Landlord's Rights and Responsibilities
www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/index.shtml
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California Landlord Tenant Handbook for Rent Stabilization
The Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO), Chapter XV of the Los Angeles Municipal
Code (LAMC) was enacted by City Council through Ordinance #152120 in 1978
and went into effect on May 1, 1979. The purpose of the RSO is to allow landlords
a reasonable return on their investments while protecting tenants from excessive
rent increases. The City Council is the legislative body with the authority to change
or amend the RSO.
www.lacity.org/lahd/landlord_tenant_handbook.pdf
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California's Homeowner's Guide to Earthquake Safety
The Homeowner’s Guide to Earthquake Safety was developed and published by the California Seismic Safety Commission.
www.seismic.ca.gov/pub/cssc_2005-01_hog.pdf
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California's Listing of the Superior Court's for Each County
This provides the user with information on the address, phone, contact and web-site information for each of the county's superior courts. Some of the information are downloadable forms to use for evictions.
www.courtinfo.ca.gov/courts/find.htm
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California's Residential Environmental Hazards
A Guide For Homeowners, Homebuyers,Landlords and Tenants. The information contained in this booklet is an overview of some environmental hazards which may be found on
or in residential property and which may affect residential real estate. Since this booklet is not meant to be allinclusive,
it should be used only for general guidance.
www.dhs.ca.gov/childlead/pdfs/resenvirohaz2005.pdf
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Colorado Courts Self Help Center
This site is intended to assist you to learn about Colorado Rules & Laws, case filing requirements, available services in Colorado & general information to assist you in representing yourself in court matters.
www.courts.state.co.us/chs/court/forms/selfhelpcenter.htm
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Colorado Division of Housing
Advances- The Source for Current Housing Trends presents Landlord Tenant Rights.
www.dola.state.co.us/cdh/landlords/index.htm
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Colorado: Boulder Rental Housing Requirements
Landlords are required to provide a written document to tenants that explains city regulations about such topics as occupancy limits and parking regulations.Landlords must also apply for a license which includes two inspections. This web-site explains all that is required.
www.bouldercolorado.gov/files/pds/rental%20housing/rhl_application.pdf
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Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Library
Connecticut Landlord Tenant Law
www.jud.state.ct.us/lawlib/law/landlord.htm
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Delaware's Official Web-site
The State of Delaware has an informative web-site that includes the Landlord-Tenant statutes in pdf, html or ascii format.
attorneygeneral.delaware.gov/consumers/protection/brochure/landlordcode.pdf
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District of Columbia Department of Housing and Community Development
The Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) Housing Regulation Administration (HRA) oversees residential housing regulations relating to condominium and cooperative conversions, rent adjustment procedures, licensing and other related matters. The Housing Regulation Administration is divided into two divisions: the Rental Conversion and Sale Division and the Rental Accommodations Division. Staffing of the Rental Housing Commission is also supported by DHCD. These functions were transferred to DHCD from the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, beginning October 1, 2007.
dhcd.dc.gov/dhcd/site/default.asp
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District of Columbia Official Code
Landlord Tenant Code may be found in DIVISION VII PROPERTY
Title 42
government.westlaw.com/linkedslice/default.asp?rs=gvt1.0&vr=2.0&sp=dcc-1000
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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
An easy to read guide of Landlord Tenant Information including a web link to the full 2006 Florida Statute.
www.800helpfla.com/landlord_text.html
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Georgia Landlord Tenant Code
State of Georgia Landlord Tenant Law provided by AtlantaHomesforRent.com and also containing a web link to the Official Code of Georgia Landlord Tenant Law.
atlantahomesforrent.com/html/landlord_ten_law.html
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Hawaii Judicial Court Web-site
As a landlord or tenant, it is important that you understand your rights and responsibilities. They relate to security deposits, repairs, termination of tenancy and other aspects of a rental property agreement.
If you feel the other party is violating the Hawai`i Landlord-tenant Code or your lease agreement terms, you may take legal action to resolve your case. Residential landlord-tenant cases are filed in the District Court.
This web-site provides the necessary downloadable documents to file for eviction in the various District Courts in Hawaii.
www.courts.state.hi.us/
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Hawaii Residential Handbook of Landlord Tenant Code
A great resource provided by www.hawaiis.com that provides Landlord Tenant information and guidelines.
www.hawaiis.com/rent/lantencd.html
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Idaho Judicial Center-Self Help Center
This is a great site to use in the event you find you need to evict a tenant. It has fill-able court documents for every possible situation including Landlord Tenant.
www.courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/
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Idaho Office of the Attorney General Landlord Tenant Guidelines
A very useful handbook created to assist Landlords and Tenants of residential property in understanding their rights and responsibilities.
www2.state.id.us/ag/consumer/manuals/landlordtenant.pdf
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Illinois - Chicago's Residential Landlord Tenant Summary
this Summary of the ordinance MUST be attached to every written rental agreement or to be given to the tenant who has an oral agreement.
www.ihda.org/admin/upload/files/propertymgmt/amforms/clrto.pdf
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Illinois Landlord Tenant Laws
A summary of The Landlord and Tenant Statutes of the State of Illinois provided by the Attorney General's Office.
www.ag.state.il.us/consumers/landlord.html
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Indiana - Delaware County District Court
Delaware county, Indiana Judicial Web-site. Instructions, Court Filing and Contact Information.
www.dcclerk.org/
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Indiana - Hamilton County Court Web-site
Hamilton County, Indiana court web-site. Information, forms and contact information for Landlord Tenant court proceedings.
www.in.gov/hcc/forms/
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Indiana Landlord Tenant General Assembly
Official Landlord Tenant Code Maintained by the Office of Code Revision Indiana Legislative Services Agency
www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/title32/ar31/
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Indiana, Marian County Court Eviction Forms
Marian County Online Fill-in and submit Form for Notice of claim for Possession of Real Estate (Eviction)
www.small-claims-court.com
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Iowa Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Law
Official Iowa Landlord Tenant Code under the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
www.legis.state.ia.us/iacode/1999/562a/
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Kansas Judicial Council Chapter 61 Forms
The documents and forms required and used for evictions in the State of Kansas.
These documents and forms are in PDF, WordPerfect
and RTF format for the user's convenience.
www.kscourts.org/kansas-courts/judicial-council/forms/chapter-61.asp#evictions
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Kansas Mobile Home Parks Landlord Tenant Act
The official Landlord Tenant Act for Mobil Homes.
www.kscourts.org/kscases/ctapp/1997/19970221/75062.htm
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Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (PDF)
The Official Residential Landlord Tenant Act.
www.kshousingcorp.org/display/files/htccman_14_krlta.pdf
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Kentucky Court of Justice Web-site
The American Judicial System and our legal processes are often misunderstood by citizens. This web site is designed to answer some of your questions about Kentucky's Court of Justice, one of our three branches of government, and to familiarize you with its operation. It includes information and forms to use in Landlord Tenant situations.
courts.ky.gov/default.htm
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Kentucky Landlord Tenant Legislature
Kentucky Legislature Revised Statutes Last Updated June 21, 2005
www.lrc.ky.gov/krs/383-00/chapter.htm
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Louisiana Landlord Tenant Law
Useful guide provided by the New Orleans Legal Assistance Corporation on Landlord Tenant Law in Louisiana.
www.law.loyno.edu/~quigley/deskman2001/booklandlord.pdf
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Maine Consumer Law Guide for Landlord and Tenant
Useful information concerning
Consumer's Rights when Renting an Apartment.
www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=agoffice_consumer_law_guide&v=article&id=27933
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Maryland - BALTIMORE COUNTY Special Landlord-Tenant Laws and Rules for Baltimore County
Special Landlord-Tenant Laws and Rules for Baltimore County. Landlord Tenant Laws are different in Baltimore and Baltimore County. It is important to always check with your local jurisdiction or an attorney for specific information.
www.peoples-law.org/housing/ltenant/legal%20info/bal%20county%20special%20rules%202.html
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Maryland Attorney General Fill-in Form for Eviction
This convenient form is provided by the Maryland Attorney General's Office and can be filled in and used to file in court to evict a tenant. Once the page opens, go the the left side of the page and click your mouse button over "Landlord Tenant Complaint".
www.oag.state.md.us/consumer/complaint.htm
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Maryland Landlords and Tenants: Tips on Avoiding Disputes
This booklet provides you with information about Maryland landlord/tenant laws. It covers topics dealing with applications, leases, security deposits, rent escrow, lead paint hazards, eviction, and where to seek help if problems arise. In reviewing this material, keep in mind that many Maryland counties and Baltimore City have different landlord/tenant laws that may provide additional protections or require that you follow different procedures.
www.oag.state.md.us/consumer/landlords.htm
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Massachusetts Bar Association Landlord Tenant Law Help
The Rights and duties of Landlord and Tenants.
www.massbar.org/lawhelp/legal_info/?sw=3121&full_id=190
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Michigan Tenants and Landlords A Practical Guide
This booklet is designed to inform tenants and landlords about their rights and
responsibilities in rental relationships.
www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/publications/tenantlandlord.pdf
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Minnesota Landlord Tenant Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection Division
This booklet should not be considered legal advice to use in resolving specific landlord-tenant problems or questions. It is a summary of the laws that govern the landlord-tenant relationship. Statutes and some case law examples are cited in the back of the brochure for further reference. If a cite does not appear, the information is likely derived from common law or case law.
www.ag.state.mn.us/consumer/housing/lt/
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Mississippi Residential Landlord Tenant Code
The Official Residential Landlord and Tenant Act of the Mississippi Code.
www.mslawyer.com/statutes/landlord.html
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Missouri Landlord Tenant Consumer Guide
Handbook on the Rights and Responsibilities of Landlord's and Tenant's
www.ago.mo.gov/publications/landlordtenant.pdf
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Montana Landlord Tenant Public Interest Research Group
Landlord Tenant Hotline
This site has been developed as a resource for both renters and landlords in Montana. Please use the information to help you avoid problems, and if disputes arise, to solve them quickly and inexpensively.
www.montpirg.org/hotline/index.html
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Nebraska Bar Association Landlord Tenant Act
This pamphlet provides information on the Landlord Tenant Act in Nebraska and is provided by the Nebraska Bar Association.
www.nebar.com/pdfs/public_info/brochures/landlord-tenant.pdf
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Nevada Landlord Tenant State Statutes
The Official Landlord Tenant Statutes of Nevada.
www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-118a.html
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New Hampshire District Court Filing Information
Information regarding filing for Eviction in the State of New Hampshire.
www.nh.gov/judiciary/district/landlord.htm
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New Hampshire Landlord / Tenant Housing Standards
The Official Statutes of Landlord Tenant Law in New Hampshire.
www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/iii/48-a/48-a-14.htm
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New Jersey Landlord-Tenant Law Review
New Jersey Law Network provides many articles on Landlord Tenant Law.
www.njlawnet.com/njlawreview/njlandlordtenant.html
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New Mexico Judicial Education Center Landlord Tenant Relations
This tutorial offers information on basic landlord-tenant law for residential property. Each section is followed by a few short exercises for that topic.
jecclassroom.unm.edu/landlord_tenant/
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New York City - A Tenant's Guide to Housing Court
This Guide is designed for tenants to the Housing Part of the Civil Court of the City of New York but is a great resource for the Landlord. Cases (lawsuits) to collect rent, evict tenants and enforce rights regarding
housing conditions are brought in the Housing Court.
www.nycourts.gov/courts/nyc/housing/pdfs/tenantsguide.pdf
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New York Instructions for Annual Window Guard Notice
Instructions for Landlords for the Annual Notice to Tenant or Occupant in Buildings with 3 or More Apartments Protecting Children from Window Falls and Lead Poisoning
home2.nyc.gov/html/doh/downloads/pdf/win/win-wf013-appendixb-landlord.pdf
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New York Office of the Attorney Generals Office-Tenant Rights
Very good information on Landlord Tenant Regulations for New York as well as updated information on Rent Stablization.
www.housingnyc.com/html/resources/attygenguide.html
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North Carolina Bar Association Landlord Tenant Law Pamphlet
This pamphlet was prepared as a public service by the Communications Committee and
is not intended to be a comprehensive statement
of the law. North Carolina laws change frequently
and could affect the information in this
pamphlet. If you have specific questions with
regard to any matters contained in this pamphlet,
you are encouraged to consult an attorney.
www.ncbar.org/public/publications/pamphlets/landlordsandtenants.pdf
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North Dakota Apartment Association Landlord Tenant Rights
The purpose of this booklet is to provide landlords and tenants with information about their responsibilities and legal rights in North Dakota.
This publication will include a general overview of North Dakota Landlord/Tenant Laws and other information on renting. This booklet is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Because factual circumstances vary in each case, detailed legal research or opinions may be necessary to resolve any problems.
www.ndaa.net/rights.htm
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Ohio Landlord and Tenant Rights and Duties
Legal Aid Society - Greater Dayton Apartment Association
provides useful information on Ohio Landlord Tenant Law.
www.dayton-ombudsman.org/llt.htm
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Oklahoma OHFA Landlord Tenant Act
Landlord Tenant Information
www.ohfa.org/ohfa/new/rental/rental.htm
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Oregon State Bar Landlord Tenant Resource Page
This web-site contains links designed to help answer some questions about landlord and tenant law. The information provided here is not intended to cover every situation. These resources contain general legal information that should not be used as a substitute for specific legal advice.
www.osbar.org/public/legalinfo/tenant.html
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Pennsylvania Landlord Tenant Act of 1951
Official Pennsylvania Statutes of Real & Personal Property
www.attorneygeneral.gov/uploadedfiles/consumers/landlord_tenant_act.pdf
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Rhode Island Landlord Tenant Handbook
This Handbook is a general reference on landlord-tenant relationships based on Rhode
Island General Law (RIGL) Chapter 34-18, entitled the "Residential Landlord and Tenant Act,"
effective since January 1, 1987.
www.uri.edu/commuter_housing/landlordtenant.pdf
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South Carolina Tenant Law Handbook
This brochure was developed and published by the South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center.
www.scjustice.org/pdfs/landlord-tenant%20law%20-%20revised%20march%202006.pdf
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South Dakota Consumer Handbook Landlord Tenant Issues
South Dakota Consumer Handbook provided by the Attorney General contains information on all consumer related issues. Landlord Tenant Issue's begin on page 45.
www.state.sd.us/attorney/office/publications/pdf/consmhb.pdf
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Texas Property Code
The Official Texas Property Code
tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/pr.toc.htm
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Utah Court Assistance Program Landlord Tenant Information
Useful how-to information regarding the rights, responsibilities and courses of action available for both landlords and tenants.
www.utcourts.gov/howto/landlord/
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Utah Online Court Assistance Program
The Utah Online Court Assistance Program (OCAP) is the official State of Utah website for assistance in preparing court documents if you are not able to have an attorney draft them for you. You may use this program for free. If you file documents created by the program with the court, a $20.00 fee in addition to any court filing fees will be charged at that time. This program is a service of the Utah Courts and State Legislature.
www.utcourts.gov/ocap/
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Vermont Tenant's Inc. Landlord Tenant Handbook
Go to the CVOEO web-site and click on the link "Renting In Vermont" This useful handbook is intended to give tenants and landlords a basic understanding of their rights and responsibilities. It summarizes Vermont's landlord/tenant statute (9 V.S.A. Chapter 137), as well as some municipal laws, state regulations and Vermont Supreme Court decisions which also govern the landlord/tenant relationship. Renting In Vermont is to be used as a guide to better understand legal rights and help prevent some of the common problems which occur between tenants and landlords. However, although it was developed with legal assistance, this book does not constitute a legal opinion or advice.
www.cvoeo.org/
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Virginia Landlord Tenant Handbook
The Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (VRLTA) handbook has
been prepared to provide information on the rights, remedies, and responsibilities of
landlords and renters concerning the rental process.
www.dhcd.virginia.gov/homelessnesstohomeownership/pdfs/landlord_tenant_handbook.pdf
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Washington Landlord Tenant Act
Washington State Legislature web-site providing the Landlord Tenant Act Chapter 59.18 RCW
apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=59.18
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Washington State University - Leasing Information
This web-site that provides information on the Landlord Tenant Act is provided by Washington State University and contains many tips and resources.
housing.asuw.org/sitemap.php#renting101
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West Virginia Legislature Web-site
Landlord Tenant Law
begins at Article 6
www.legis.state.wv.us/wvcode/code.cfm?chap=37&art=1
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Wisconsin Law Page-Landlord Tenant Issue's
This Landlord Tenant Overview provides the basic rules surrounding a variety of issues that may arise in the landlord/tenant arena.
wis-law.com/tenant.html
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Wyoming University Students Attorney-Landlord Tenant Information
This handbook provided by the University of Wyoming is designed to help in better understanding the nature of the landlord-tenant relationship.
uwacadweb.uwyo.edu/studentatty/viewcat.asp?id=1
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