California Civil Code Section 1942 - Repair and Deduct
Allows tenants to perform necessary repairs themselves and deduct the cost from their rent if the landlord fails to address habitability issues after being notified.
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New York General Obligations Law Section 7-103
Requires landlords who own buildings with six or more units to place security deposits in interest-bearing bank accounts for the benefit of the tenant.
Florida Statutes Section 83.56 - Termination of Rental Agreement
Mandates that a landlord must provide a specific three-day written notice to a tenant before filing for eviction due to non-payment of rent.
Texas Property Code Section 92.008 - Interruption of Utilities
Strictly prohibits landlords from interrupting a tenant's utility services unless it is for bona fide repairs, emergencies, or specific non-payment scenarios defined by law.
Illinois Retaliatory Eviction Act (765 ILCS 720)
Protects tenants from eviction or lease non-renewal if the landlord is acting in response to the tenant's complaint to a government authority about health or safety codes.
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186, Section 15B
A highly specific law governing security deposits, requiring they be held in a separate account and providing for triple damages if handled incorrectly.
New York Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019
A comprehensive set of laws that reformed rent stabilization and significantly increased tenant protections regarding evictions and rent increases.
Florida Statutes Section 83.51: Landlord's Obligation to Maintain Premises
Mandates that landlords maintain rental properties in a safe and livable condition, complying with all applicable building and health codes.
Texas Property Code Section 92.056: Landlord Liability and Tenant Remedies
Establishes the specific process a tenant must follow to force a landlord to repair conditions that affect the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant.
Washington RCW 59.18.650: Eviction Just Cause Requirement
Prohibits landlords from terminating a tenancy or refusing to renew a lease without a specific 'just cause' reason defined by law.
Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA)
A model act designed to modernize and clarify the law governing residential landlord and tenant relationships across various US states.
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186, Section 15B: Security Deposits
One of the nation's strictest security deposit laws, requiring deposits to be held in separate interest-bearing accounts and requiring detailed documentation.
California Civil Code Section 1941.1
Specifies the minimum characteristics a building must have to be considered 'untenantable' or fit for human occupation in California.
Fair Housing Act (FHA)
Prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, or national origin.
California Security Deposit Law
Regulates the amount, usage, and return of security deposits in residential leases.
Texas Repair and Remedy Law
Outlines the specific procedures a tenant must follow to force a landlord to repair conditions that affect physical health or safety.
Florida Landlord Access Law
Governs when and how a landlord may enter a tenant's rented dwelling.
Washington Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RLTA)
Provides the comprehensive legal framework for the relationship between landlords and tenants, including eviction procedures.
New York Rent Stabilization Law
Limits the amount landlords can increase rent annually in certain residential buildings and grants tenants right to renewal.
Texas Notice to Vacate Requirements
Landlords must give tenants a written notice to vacate at least three days before filing an eviction lawsuit, unless the lease specifies otherwise.
Florida Landlord Right of Entry
Landlords must provide at least 24 hours' notice before entering a unit for repairs, except in emergencies.
Washington State Just Cause Eviction Law
Landlords can only end a month-to-month tenancy for specific 'just cause' reasons provided in the state statute.
Illinois Implied Warranty of Habitability
Landlords are legally required to keep rental units fit for human habitation, regardless of what the lease says.
Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (HSTPA)
Comprehensive legislation that expanded rent stabilization and significantly increased protections for tenants against eviction and excessive fees.
California Security Deposit Limitation (AB 12)
Starting July 1, 2024, landlords in California are generally prohibited from collecting a security deposit that exceeds the amount of one month's rent, regardless of whether the unit is furnished or unfurnished.
Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019
This act drastically expanded tenant protections in New York, limiting rent increases in stabilized apartments and making most of the state's rent laws permanent.
Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
Regulates the rights and duties of landlords and tenants, focusing on the maintenance of the premises and the handling of security deposits in a designated account.
Texas Property Code Chapter 92 (Repair and Deduct)
Texas law provides specific procedures for tenants to demand repairs that affect physical health or safety and allows for limited 'repair and deduct' remedies.
Illinois Safe Homes Act
Protects victims of domestic or sexual violence by allowing them to terminate their lease early or change locks for safety without penalty.
Washington State Right to Counsel in Evictions
Washington was the first state to guarantee a right to an attorney for low-income tenants facing eviction in court.
California Civil Code Section 1941.1 - Implied Warranty of Habitability
Landlords in California must provide rental units that meet basic health and safety standards, regardless of what the lease says.
New York Real Property Law Section 235-f
Tenants in New York have the right to share their apartment with immediate family and one additional unrelated person (a roommate).
Florida Statutes Section 83.49 - Deposit Notice Requirements
Landlords must notify tenants in writing within 30 days of receiving a security deposit about where and how the money is being held.
Texas Property Code Section 92.251 - Smoke Alarm Requirements
Texas law requires landlords to install smoke alarms in specific locations throughout a rental unit at the landlord's expense.
Illinois Security Deposit Return Act
Landlords of buildings with 5 or more units must return security deposits within 45 days and provide receipts for any deductions for repairs.
District of Columbia Rental Housing Act of 1985
Limits how much and how often landlords can increase rent for residential units built before 1975.
California Security Deposit Limits (Civil Code 1950.5)
Limits the amount a landlord can charge for a security deposit and establishes strict timelines for its return after a tenant moves out.
New York Warranty of Habitability (Real Property Law 235-b)
Mandates that every residential lease contains an implied promise that the premises are fit for human habitation and safe.
Texas Security Deposit Refund Law (Property Code 92.103)
Requires landlords to refund security deposits within 30 days and provides penalties for those acting in bad faith.
Florida Termination of Rental Agreement (Statutes 83.56)
Outlines the specific notice requirements a landlord must follow before terminating a lease for non-payment or lease violations.
Illinois Retaliatory Eviction Act (765 ILCS 720)
Protects tenants from being evicted or having their lease terminated because they complained about building code violations.
Massachusetts Lead Law (M.G.L. c. 111, § 197)
Requires owners of homes built before 1978 where children under six reside to remove or cover lead paint hazards.
California Civil Code Section 1942: Repair and Deduct
Allows tenants to pay for repairs themselves and subtract the cost from their rent if the landlord fails to address habitability issues within a reasonable time.
New York City Rent Stabilization Law of 1969
Restricts rent increases in specific older buildings and provides tenants with the right to lease renewals.
Florida Statutes Section 83.49: Deposit Money and Advance Rent
Governs how landlords must hold, notice, and return security deposits after a tenant moves out.
Texas Property Code Section 92.056: Landlord Liability and Tenant Remedies
Establishes a landlord's duty to repair conditions that materially affect the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant.
Illinois Safe Homes Act (765 ILCS 750)
Allows victims of domestic or sexual violence to terminate their leases early or change locks to ensure their safety.
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186 Section 15B
Strictly regulates the handling of security deposits, requiring they be kept in separate interest-bearing accounts.
Florida Statutes Section 83.49: Deposit Money or Advance Rent
Landlords must return security deposits within 15 to 30 days and provide written notice if they intend to keep any portion of the funds.
California Civil Code Section 1946.2: Just Cause Eviction Protections
Requires landlords to have a valid 'just cause' reason to evict tenants who have lived in a unit for at least 12 months.
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186, Section 15B
Strictly regulates how security deposits are handled, including mandatory escrow accounts and annual interest payments to tenants.
Texas Property Code Section 92.052: Duty to Repair or Remedy
Landlords are required to make a diligent effort to repair conditions that materially affect the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant.
RCW 59.18.060: Landlord Duties for Maintenance and Habitability
Mandates that landlords keep premises fit for human habitation, specifically maintaining structural components and providing adequate locks.
D.C. Code Section 42-3404.02: Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act
Before a landlord can sell a residential building, they must give the tenants an opportunity to purchase the property themselves.
California Security Deposit Return Law
Landlords must return a tenant's security deposit within 21 days of move-out, providing an itemized statement for any deductions.
Florida Three-Day Notice Requirement
Before filing for eviction due to non-payment, landlords must give tenants a written three-day notice to pay rent or vacate.
Washington State Landlord Entry Notice Law
Landlords must provide at least two days' written notice before entering a tenant's unit for repairs or inspections.
Texas Landlord Duty to Repair Law
Landlords are legally required to repair conditions that materially affect the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant.
New Jersey Anti-Eviction Act (Good Cause Requirement)
Landlords cannot evict residential tenants without 'good cause,' such as non-payment of rent or lease violations, even after a lease expires.
Illinois Retaliatory Eviction Act
It is illegal for a landlord to evict a tenant as punishment for complaining to government agencies about building code violations.
Texas Property Code Chapter 92: Security Deposit Refund Law
Landlords in Texas must refund security deposits or provide an itemized list of deductions within 30 days of the tenant vacating.
New York Real Property Law § 235-b: Warranty of Habitability
Every residential lease in New York contains an implied promise that the premises are fit for human habitation and safe.
Illinois Rental Property Utility Service Act
Protects tenants from utility shut-offs when the landlord is responsible for payment but fails to pay the bill.
Oregon Senate Bill 608: Rent Control and No-Cause Evictions
The first statewide rent control law in the US, limiting annual rent increases and restricting 'no-cause' evictions after the first year of occupancy.
Washington Residential Landlord-Tenant Act: 14-Day Notice
Requires landlords to give tenants at least 14 days' notice to pay rent or move out before an eviction lawsuit can be filed.
Georgia Code Title 44: Landlord Disclosures
Before a tenancy begins, Georgia landlords must disclose the identity of the property owner and the person authorized to manage the property.
Fair Housing Act
Prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, or national origin.
California Tenant Protection Act of 2019
Establishes statewide rent caps and requires 'just cause' for evictions for most residential tenants.
Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019
Significantly strengthens rent stabilization laws and provides new protections for tenants across the state.
Texas Property Code Chapter 92
Regulates the rights and duties of residential landlords and tenants in Texas, including repair duties and security devices.
Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
Governs residential lease agreements and the handling of security deposits in the state of Florida.
Washington Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RLTA)
Defines the duties of landlords and tenants and provides specific timelines for repairs and deposit returns.
California Tenant Protection Act of 2019
Establishes a statewide rent cap and requires 'just cause' for evicting tenants who have lived in a unit for at least 12 months.
Texas Property Code: Security Devices
Mandates that landlords install and maintain specific security hardware on all residential rental units without the tenant needing to ask.
Illinois Safe Homes Act
Protects victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking by allowing them to change locks or end a lease early for safety reasons.
Washington Residential Landlord-Tenant Act: Habitability
Defines the 'Warranty of Habitability,' requiring landlords to keep rental units fit for human living and setting strict repair deadlines.
California Security Deposit Limitation Act (AB 12)
Starting July 1, 2024, landlords in California are generally prohibited from charging more than one month's rent as a security deposit, regardless of whether the unit is furnished or unfurnished.
Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019
This act drastically reformed New York's rent laws by making rent stabilization permanent, limiting security deposits to one month, and restricting tenant screening based on past eviction history.
Oregon Senate Bill 608 (Statewide Rent Control)
Oregon was the first state to implement a statewide rent control law, limiting annual rent increases to 7% plus the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and banning 'no-cause' evictions after the first year of occupancy.
Washington Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (Habitability Standards)
Under Washington law, landlords must maintain dwellings in a fit and habitable condition, providing essential services like heat, water, and electricity, and performing necessary repairs within specific timelines.
Texas Property Code Chapter 92 (Repair Duties)
Texas law requires landlords to make a diligent effort to repair conditions that materially affect the physical health or safety of an ordinary tenant, provided the tenant is current on rent.
Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Notice Requirements)
Florida law mandates specific notice periods for terminating tenancies and evicting tenants, including a 3-day notice for non-payment of rent and a 7-day notice for other lease violations.
California Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482)
Establishes a statewide rent cap and requires 'just cause' for evictions for most residential tenancies.
Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
Governs the rights and duties of landlords and tenants in Florida, focusing on habitability and security deposit procedures.
Texas Property Code Chapter 92 (Repair and Remedy)
Defines the specific process for how tenants in Texas can demand repairs for conditions that affect physical health or safety.
Washington Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (Right to Counsel)
Provides comprehensive tenant protections and was the first state to guarantee legal representation for indigent tenants facing eviction.
Massachusetts Security Deposit Law
One of the strictest security deposit laws in the U.S., requiring specific handling of tenant funds and documentation.
Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019
Revolutionized rent laws in New York by making rent stabilization permanent and severely limiting the ability of landlords to increase rent on vacant units.
Washington State Right to Counsel in Evictions
Guarantees that low-income tenants have access to a court-appointed attorney during eviction proceedings.
Florida Notice of Withholding Rent
Permits tenants to withhold rent if a landlord fails to maintain the premises, provided a strict 7-day written notice is given.