rent

Real estate insights, market trends, and expert advice.

Iowa Landlord-Tenant Laws: What Renters Need to Know in 2026

February 13, 2026

Iowa rental laws explained — security deposit limits, written lease requirements, landlord repair obligations, eviction timelines, and tenant rights and remedies.

Oklahoma Landlord-Tenant Laws: What Renters Need to Know in 2026

January 15, 2026

Oklahoma rental laws explained — no statewide rent control, security deposit limits, notice requirements, eviction timelines, and tenant rights and remedies.

Oregon Rent Control Laws: SB 608 and What Tenants Need to Know

December 10, 2025

Oregon's statewide rent control under SB 608 — which properties are covered, the 7% + CPI cap, no-cause eviction protections, and new construction exemptions.

Rent Stabilization in New York: What Tenants and Landlords Need to Know

November 1, 2025

Complete guide to New York rent stabilization covering RGB rates, tenant rights, HSTPA 2019 changes, and investor impact.

Michigan Landlord-Tenant Laws: What Renters Need to Know in 2026

September 11, 2025

Michigan tenant rights explained — 1.5-month security deposit cap, Truth in Renting Act requirements, eviction notice periods, habitability standards, and legal remedies.

Illinois Landlord-Tenant Laws: What Renters Need to Know in 2026

August 15, 2025

Illinois tenant rights explained — Chicago RLTO requirements, statewide security deposit rules, lease termination procedures, habitability standards, and legal remedies.

New York Rent Stabilization Explained: Tenant Rights and Rules for 2026

July 9, 2025

New York rent stabilization demystified — building eligibility, RGB annual increases, lease renewal rights, succession rules, and how HSTPA 2019 closed loopholes.

California Rent Control Laws: AB 1482 and What Tenants Need to Know

July 1, 2025

AB 1482 rent control explained — which properties are covered, how the 5% + CPI cap works, just cause eviction protections, and stronger local rules in LA, SF, and Oakland.

How to Rent Your First Apartment in NYC: Complete Guide for 2026

June 28, 2025

NYC apartment hunting survival guide — 40x rent income rules, broker fee changes, guarantor services, lease terms, rent stabilization checks, and scam avoidance.