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Like all Canadian provinces, New Brunswick has its own strict landlord-tenant laws. This article provides a quick summary of NB tenancy laws in FAQ format.
Our FAQ-style outline of Nova Scotia's landlord-tenant laws serves as an easy reference guide for common questions regarding NS rental law specifics.
Yukon landlords must understand and comply with their specific landlord-tenant laws at all times. This summary of Yukon landlord-tenant law is in FAQ format.
This quick summary of Quebec's landlord-tenant laws serves as an easy reference for Quebec's landlords.
This FAQ summary of Canada's Northwest Territories' landlord-tenant laws is easy to read and serves as a quick reference guide.
Newfoundland & Labrador have strict landlord-tenant laws and regulations. Use this easy FAQ summary of tenancy laws as a quick reference guide.
This summary of Nunavut's landlord-tenant laws in FAQ format serves as a quick reference guide for common questions about Nunavut's rental laws.
Alberta's Landlord-Tenant Law Summary is in frequently-asked-questions (FAQ) format, to help landlords with common questions and issues regarding local laws.
This summary of British Columbia landlord-tenant laws offers quick answers about BC laws in the form of frequently asked questions and answers.
This helpful Q&A is a must read by all Ontario landlords. It provides easy to understand information regarding renting property in the Province of Ontario.
Saskatchewan landlords can use this easy-to-read question and answer format as a quick reference for Saskatchewan landlord-tenant regulations.
Have questions regarding Virginia rental laws and regulations? Click to find answers to many of the complex but common landlord-tenant law questions.
Understanding South Dakota landlord-tenant law is critical to landlords' financial success and legal protection; here is a SD law summary.
Pennsylvania landlord-tenant laws are complex, so we've put together a FAQ-style summary of PA rental laws for quick referencing.
New York landlord-tenant laws are extremely complex and tenant-friendly, so NY landlords should frequently review this NY law summary.
Tennessee landlord-tenant laws can be confusing, so we compiled a FAQ summary for easy reference among TN property managers and landlords.
Wisconsin landlord-tenant law can be complex, so we've summarized in question-and-answer format below for easy referencing.
Below are important Vermont landlord-tenant law points that have been provided in a Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com.
This summary of Texas landlord-tenant laws and rental regulations is provided in question and answer format.
Use this summary of the District of Columbia's landlord-tenant laws as a quick reference guide for common questions about DC rental laws.
The following summary of Utah's landlord-tenant laws are in Question & Answer format for easy browsing of Utah leasing laws.
This summary of West Virginia's landlord-tenant laws serves as a quick reference guide for the most common property management issues in WV.
A quick-reference summary of Wyoming landlord-tenant laws and regulations, in question and answer format by ezLandlordForms and its attorneys.
South Carolina has its own unique landlord-tenant laws, that landlords and property managers need to be familiar with before leasing properties.
Oregon landlords and property managers should review these common issues in Oregon landlord-tenant law before signing a new lease agreement.
This summary of Oklahoma landlord-tenant law is presented in FAQ format by EZ Landlord Forms as a free service for Oklahoma landlords.
North Dakota landlord-tenant law is unique, and all ND landlords and property managers should understand it before signing an ND lease.
New Mexico landlord-tenant laws must be complied with if landlords are to enforce their lease agreements - review our handy NM law summary!
Despite its libertarian reputation, New Hampshire still has significant landlord-tenant laws that Nebraska landlords must comply with.
The following are common questions about Nebraska landlord-tenant law, which all Nebraska landlords should understand before signing a lease.
The following is a FAQ summary of Montana landlord-tenant laws, which should be reviewed before signing a new Montana lease agreement.
We offer a summary of Mississippi landlord-tenant laws in question and answer format for easy reference before signing a new lease agreement.
Michigan landlord-tenant laws can be very tenant-friendly, so landlords are advised to review all MI regulations before signing a new lease.
Maryland landlord-tenant law is more strict than most, so MD landlords should be especially careful when signing a new lease agreement.
Like all states, there are unique Louisiana landlord-tenant laws that all landlords and property managers should understand before leasing.
Kentucky has unique landlord-tenant laws, so we summarize their lease regulations here in Q&A format for fast and easy reference.
Kansas landlord-tenant law is complex and often misunderstood, so we summarize it in FAQ format for easy reference.
Landlords have complex laws and regulations to follow. Here we answer commonly asked questions and summarize landlord-tenant code in Delaware.
Idaho has unique landlord-tenant regulations; we summarize them for you in question and answer format below for quick reference.
Washington landlord-tenant laws are complex and tenant-friendly; read through our leasing regulations summary below to comply with the law.
This Nevada landlord-tenant law summary is provided in FAQ format for easy digesting of NV lease regulations.
EZLandlordForms and Matthew A. Griffith, Esq. present this Indiana landlord-tenant law summary, in question and answer format.
This summary of Maine landlord-tenant regulations is provided courtesy of ezLandlordForms and attorney Joseph Mathew Pickering, Esq.
Illinois landlord-tenant laws are notoriously tenant-friendly, making it extremely important that landlords comply with leasing regulations.
Massachusetts landlord-tenant law is tenant-friendly, so landlords must be careful to understand and comply with MA lease regulations.
New Jersey landlord-tenant law is complex, but our summary below helps explain the basics, particularly for lease and landlord regulations.
Summary of Minnesota's landlord-tenant laws and lease regulations, courtesy of ezLandlordForms and Attorney Jeffrey J. Fenske, Esq.
Hawaii landlord-tenant laws are protective of tenants, so it's critical landlords understand and comply with the Hawaii lease regulations.
Attorney Laurie B. Gengo and ezLandlordForms have created this summary of North Carolina landlord-tenant laws and lease restrictions.
This easy-to-read breakdown of Colorado landlord-tenant laws is provided courtesy of ezLandlordForms & attorney Stephen C. Harkess, Esq.
EZLandlordForms and attorney Ghenete Wright Muir have teamed up to provide an overview of common Florida landlord-tenant law questions.
EZLandlordForms and attorney David E. Simmons break down common Arkansas landlord-tenant law questions and answers.
These frequently asked questions about Iowa's landlord-tenant laws are provided by ezLandlordForms and attorney Dell A. Richard, esq.
The following summary of Missouri landlord-tenant laws is provided by ezLandlordForms and attorneys Jennifer A. Coke and Robert J. Wise.
Ohio landlord-tenant laws summary in Q&A format by ezlandlordforms.com in association with Eric E. Willison, Attorney at Law.
This summary of Connecticut's landlord-tenant laws provided by ezlandlordforms.com, Steven G. M. Biro, Esq. and Doris B. D'Ambrosio, Esq.
Do you have questions about Alaska Rental Laws? Click to learn landlord tenant regulations & answer general questions you may have as a landlord.
All Georgia landlords should review this GA landlord-tenant law summary by ezLandlordForms and Trey Phillips, Esq. barred in Georgia.
This summary of Rhode Island landlord-tenant laws is provided in Q&A format by ezLandlordForms and RI attorney Nelson F. Brinckerhoff.
Arizona landlord-tenant laws summary, with information provided by Andrew M. Hull, Esq. and Carlton C. Castler, Esq. of Avondale, AZ.
California landlord-tenant law summary in Question and Answer format by ezlandlordforms.com in association with Richard L. Beckman, Esq.
Within this article you will find an Alabama landlord-tenant law summary in question-and-answer format to guide you through AL's laws.
When things turn sour with a tenant who hasn’t paid the rent, or who has broken other terms of a lease, it’s time to consider eviction. Evicting a tenant is a stressful event, and it is rarely an easy process. To compound matters, there are so many myths about the legal steps that can and cannot be taken during eviction. One pervasive fiction is that tenants can’t be turned out of the rental during cold weather. Is this true? Mostly, no. However, there are actions that a landlord may not take during the eviction process. There are also very strict regulations about cutting off heat-related utilities when the thermometer plummets.
It is important to always know your state regulations for landlord tenant laws. Make sure you have all forms and documents that you need to provide and are required to have in your area.
Sometimes, it may seem as if a lease really isn’t necessary when renting property. There are situations that differ from the typical house-for-rent scenario. For instance, these: ¿ You’ve decided to let your favorite cousin move in for a few months while he looks for a job and his own place. Your cousin wants to be fair and pay something toward room and board and, frankly, you could use the extra cash. Since it’s family, and will be for just a short time, do you really need a lease agreement?
With hundreds of thousands of landlords across the United States, there are few tenant issues that haven't been encountered by someone, somewhere, at some time. And out of those experiences come new lease clauses.
Did you know that if you are a Pennsylvania landlord with a tenant who hasn't paid rent - and your written lease agreement states that no notice is required to evict for non-payment of rent - that you can legally start the eviction process without sending your tenant a notice? Yes, that's allowed by Pa. law. But you'd better not try that in the adjacent state of New Jersey. Rights of tenants in the Garden State cannot be waived. A N.J. lease agreement that declares tenant rights are waived, even if the tenant signed the lease, is unenforceable.
It has been more than five years since the federal law on assistance animals got its last major revision; yet, landlords continue to send questions and comments on the topic to our chat, email and online forums. Admittedly, it was a dramatic shift, requiring rental property owners who had traditionally banned dogs and other animals to accept tenants with assistance animals. Even landlords who welcomed pets have been scratching their heads over new guidelines on animal deposits and fees.
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While the troubled federal law lapsed in 2014, North Carolina passed its own version of the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act.
With many immigrants lacking credit histories or documented income, Canadian landlords struggle with foreign rental applicants and complex legal requirements.
A recent landlord-tenant law change in Hawaii now allows property managers and landlords to collect a pet deposit in addition to a traditional security deposit.
Landlords have more liability than most professions, and landlords are often sued based on the implied warranty of habitability; avoid becoming one of them.
This example illustrates how to properly calculate the termination date in an eviction case, so that the Landlord and Tenant Board does not reject your case.
A series of new Delaware laws affecting landlords take effect in Summer 2013 - here is a summary of the relevant law changes.
What happens when a tenant appeals the eviction hearing decision? Unfortunately, a long, complex and expensive appeal process.
Effective July 1, 2013, Florida's Residential Landlord-Tenant Act has been modified with a laundry list of changes.
A new Arizona law adds legal liability for landlords in foreclosure, requiring notice to tenants within 5 days of receiving notice of the trustee's sale.
Through a recent court hearing, specific responsibility of a property manager or agent comes into question.
A Washington landlord went on the offensive against recreational marijuana use in their apartment complex, which raised questions for the courts to dissect.
North Carolina passed a new set of landlord-tenant law updates that went into effect October 1, 2012.
Bedbugs are a nightmare for both the landlord and the tenant; this article summarizes each Canadian province's landlord-tenant bedbug laws.
The Michigan Landlord-Tenant Relationship Act regulates rental agreements, and was amended in 2010 to allow domestic violence victims to break their leases.
On March 1, 2010, Baltimore City required all rental properties with fuel-burning appliances to have carbon monoxide detectors outside of all sleeping areas.
Here is a summary of changes and additions made to the Landlord Tenant Statutes for North Carolina, effective October 1st, 2009.
New regulations in North Carolina outline landlords' obligations regarding carbon monoxide detectors in rental properties.
There are new requirments for notices required by Section 2 of the Fire alarm Notice and Tenant Fire Safety Amendment Emergency/Temporary Act.
The District of Columbia's official set of guidelines for rental registration.
If a landlord encounters a domestic violence situation amongst their tenants, local laws may enforce early lease terminations or even prevent evictions.
Natural disasters can leave hundreds of thousands of residents without basic amenities and utilities. Can and should the landlord still collect the rent?
In cities around the country, convicted felons are now considered a protected class who cannot be denied for a rental property based on their criminal status.
This guide to the eviction process will explain the basics of an eviction, including a flow chart of the eviction process from start to finish.
Bed bugs have made a surprising and frightening comeback in the last decade, and no one has more to lose than landlords and property managers.
Here's a quick guide to a landlord's right of entry, to help clarify the blurry line between renters' privacy rights and landlords' property.
Landlords can deduct for repairs of "excessive damage" but not "normal wear and tear". Where is the line drawn for security deposit deductions?
The Fair Housing Act may seem simple, but it has grown increasingly complex since it was enacted in 1968; here's an intro for landlords.
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