{"id":5309,"date":"2016-09-14T16:03:55","date_gmt":"2016-09-14T23:03:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/?page_id=5309"},"modified":"2020-01-08T10:14:43","modified_gmt":"2020-01-08T18:14:43","slug":"state-rental-laws-resource-guides-state","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/state-rental-laws-resource-guides-state\/","title":{"rendered":"State Rental Laws – Resource Guides by State"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Rentec Direct has curated state-specific resource guides for landlord-tenant laws.<\/h2>\n

Laws pertaining to rental housing are established to protect both parties of the landlord-tenant relationship. Knowledge of and compliance with federal, state and local regulations is crucial for both landlords and tenants.<\/p>\n

Landlord-tenant laws vary by state so it is essential that every rental property owner, manager, and renter learn the rules and statutes that affect them.<\/p>\n

Click on the State Below to Find Your Landlord-Tenant Laws<\/h2>\n

\"California<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Oregon<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Rental<\/a><\/p>\n

\"washington<\/a><\/p>\n

Rentec Direct’s research team is in the process of creating a detailed resource guide for landlords and renters in each state. If you do not yet see your state included on this list, we are in the process of creating it for you. Check back soon\u00a0to find your state’s rental laws.<\/p>\n

A Landlord’s Legal Responsibility<\/h2>\n

As a landlord, understanding your rights and legal obligations will help you protect yourself, your rental business and your investment property. \u00a0It is very important to become familiar with landlord-tenant laws specific to your state and city. \u00a0Ignorance of the laws is no excuse and you can be sued for not obeying state laws, even if you were unaware of their existence.<\/p>\n

State Rental Laws<\/h2>\n

States laws regarding rental properties<\/a> and tenant rights typically concern practical matters. \u00a0These include things like the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords, what terms and conditions can be set as part of a lease, lease termination guidelines, and how evictions must be handled. \u00a0State laws can also dictate how much a landlord can charge for security deposits, how those funds can legally be handled, and how property managers must use trust accounts for rental income<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Federal Landlord-Tenant Laws<\/h2>\n

The major federal laws that affect all landlords and property managers are the Fair Housing Act <\/a>and the Fair Credit Reporting Act<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Fair Housing Act<\/a> prohibits discrimination due to race, color, national origin, religion, sex familial status or disability. \u00a0The Fair Housing Act extends beyond leasing to include advertising, preventing landlords from marketing their properties to certain groups of people.<\/p>\n

The Fair Credit Reporting Act<\/a> dictates the ways in which a landlord may use a tenant\u2019s credit history for screening purposes. \u00a0Under this act, a landlord must get an applicant\u2019s permission to run a credit report, provide information on the credit reporting agency used, and inform the applicant if information contained on the credit report was the basis for denial or adverse action.<\/p>\n

Don’t See Your State?<\/h2>\n

Rentec Direct’s research team is in the process of creating a detailed resource guide for landlords and renters in each state. If you do not yet see your state included on this list, we are in the process of creating it for you. Check back soon\u00a0to find your state’s rental laws.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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