Compliance, deposits, and the rules in your state.
State-by-state guides for landlords who'd rather get the lease right than re-litigate it later.
First-time landlord?
Start with our 22-minute operating-sequence guide before reading any state-specific post. It's the entry point that tells you which posts you actually need.
Recently published guides
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California eviction timeline — from 3-day notice to writ
California's "3-day" pay-or-quit counts only court days, tenants now get 10 days to answer, and LA adds its own threshold. The unlawful detainer process, step by step.
~5 min read
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California security deposit law — AB 12's one-month cap, explained
AB 12 capped most California deposits at one month, AB 2801 added mandatory photos, and AB 414 changed refunds — what § 1950.5 requires in 2026.
~6 min read
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Florida eviction timeline — the 3-day notice, step by step
Florida's 3-day notice excludes weekends, tenants get 5 days to answer and must deposit rent into the court registry, and the writ runs on 24 hours' notice.
~4 min read