Landlord guides
Clear answers to the questions small landlords actually search for — each one links to the tool that does the work for you.
Security Deposit Laws by State: The Landlord's Guide
Maximum deposits, interest requirements, and return deadlines for every US state — and how to stay compliant.
How Much Notice Do You Need to Raise Rent?
State-by-state notice periods for rent increases, when rent control applies, and how to send a notice that holds up.
How to Calculate Cash Flow on a Rental Property
A plain-English walkthrough of rental cash flow, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return.
Late Rent Fees by State: Caps, Grace Periods, and Pitfalls
What you can legally charge for late rent in each state, and how to avoid void fees.
How to Prorate Rent (the Right Way)
Three accepted methods for prorating a partial month — and which one to put in your lease.
Rent Receipts: What to Include and When You Must Give One
Which states require rent receipts and what a compliant receipt should contain.
Returning a Security Deposit Without Getting Sued
Deadlines, allowed deductions, and itemization rules for returning a deposit.
Lease Renewal vs. Going Month-to-Month
The trade-offs between renewing a fixed term and letting a tenancy roll month-to-month.
Your First Rental Property: A Compliance Checklist
The legal must-dos before and after you hand over the keys.
Record-Keeping for Small Landlords
What to track for taxes, disputes, and a clean handoff at move-out.