Practical guides for landlords who self-manage rental properties. Compliance, rent collection, maintenance, and everything that comes with managing your own rentals.
Washington requires 11 specific disclosures in residential leases. Missing even one can void lease terms and expose you to damages.
Oregon caps application fees to actual screening costs. Learn ORS 90.295(3) requirements, what you can charge, documentation rules, and penalties for violations.
Illinois courts still grapple with pandemic-era eviction stays. Learn how lingering protections affect your case timeline and what you must prove.
Master Washington’s HB 1217 rent cap formula using CPI-U data. Step-by-step calculation guide for landlords managing 2-75 units.
Oregon limits annual rent increases to 7% plus CPI. Learn the calculation, exemptions, notice requirements, and penalties under ORS 90.323.
Evanston landlords must comply with strict rent caps and notice requirements under City Code Ch. 5-3. Learn penalties, exemptions, and compliance deadlines.
Learn how NYC HPD violations trigger mandatory remediation deadlines, penalties up to $10,000, and tenant rights under Admin Code §27-2115.
Learn what California landlords can and cannot deduct from security deposits under Civil Code §1950.5, with compliance checklists and penalties.
Discover the real costs of managing your rental property in California, comparing self-management with professional services, and how to save money.
Washington landlords must offer installment plans for move-in fees. Learn RCW 59.18.610 requirements, penalties, and how to stay compliant.
Learn how to calculate allowable rent increases in Oregon using the CPI formula under ORS 90.323(2). Includes 2026 limits, penalties for violations.
Fail to return a tenant’s deposit on time in Illinois and face double damages. Learn the exact deadline, penalties, and how to stay compliant under 765 ILCS 710/1.
After NYC’s FARE Act (2024), landlords can’t charge tenant broker fees. Learn the new rules, penalties, and safe compliance practices.
Understand California’s strict habitability rules on bed bug treatment costs, disclosure requirements, and tenant retaliation protections under Civil Code §1942.5.
Learn how to calculate your legal rent increase limit under WA HB 1217. Step-by-step formula, 2026 CPI rates, and compliance penalties explained.
Learn how to calculate legal rent increases in Oregon using the CPI formula under ORS 90.323(2). Step-by-step guide with 2026 limits and penalty avoidance.
Illinois eviction courts still apply COVID-era protections. Learn which rules still bind you and how to navigate current filing requirements.
Understand preferential rent rules under RSC §2521.2 and HSTPA §6. Learn what happens at renewal, when rent can increase, and penalties for non-compliance.
California law requires landlords to treat bed bugs as habitability violations. Know your legal obligations, cost allocation rules, and penalties for non-compliance.
Which WA properties are exempt from HB 1217 rent caps? Understand RCW 59.18.140 exemptions to avoid costly compliance mistakes.
Oregon law requires landlords to disclose their identity and any agent/manager in writing. Failure triggers statutory damages. Know the rules.
Illinois landlords must follow strict 30-day notice rules under 735 ILCS 5/9-207. Learn deadlines, delivery methods, and what happens if you don’t comply.
Understand preferential rent, how it’s calculated at renewal, and what happens when leases expire under RSC §2521.2 and HSTPA §6.
Use this property management cost calculator to compare hiring a PM vs. self-managing. See real ROI numbers for California landlords managing 2-75 units.
SB 611 outlaws “junk fees” on California rentals. Learn what’s prohibited, penalties for violations, and which fees remain legal.
Learn how to calculate Washington’s legal rent increase cap using HB 1217’s CPI-U formula. Includes 2026 limits, penalties for violations, and compliance checklist.
Learn how to calculate Oregon’s allowable rent increase using the CPI formula under ORS 90.323(2). Updated 2026 limits, penalties, and compliance steps.
Illinois SB 2979 bans junk fees effective July 1, 2026. Learn which fees are now illegal, penalties for violations, and how to audit your lease agreements.
New York caps tenant application fees at $20 statewide. Learn the RPL §238-a requirements, penalties, and how to stay compliant as a self-managing landlord.
California law makes landlords responsible for bed bug treatment in most cases. Learn your obligations, cost allocation, and how to avoid retaliation claims.
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