Tag: landlord-tenant
All the articles with the tag "landlord-tenant".
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Michigan Security Deposit Laws: The Move-In Inventory Requirement
Michigan landlords must limit deposits to 1.5 months rent and return funds within 30 days. Learn your rights under the Michigan Security Deposit Act.
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Massachusetts Security Deposit Laws: The Strictest Cap in America
Massachusetts limits deposits to 1 month rent and requires 5% annual interest. Learn your rights under M.G.L. ch. 186, § 15B.
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Maryland Security Deposit Laws: The 45-Day Return Rule
Maryland landlords must return deposits within 45 days and pay 1.5% annual interest. Learn your rights under Md. Code, Real Prop. § 8-203.
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Maine Security Deposit Laws: 2-Month Cap with Double Damages Remedy
Maine landlords can hold 2 months rent as security deposit and must return within 30 days (21 for month-to-month). Learn double damages penalties under Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6032.
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Louisiana Security Deposit Laws: 30-Day Return and Attorney's Fees
Louisiana landlords must return deposits within 30 days with itemized statements. Learn what deductions are allowed under La. R.S. 9:3251.
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Kentucky Security Deposit Laws: 30-Day Return and Dispute Resolution
Kentucky landlords must return deposits within 30 days (or 60 days if disputes arise) and provide itemized statements. Learn the rules under KRS § 383.580.
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Kansas Security Deposit Laws: 1-Month Cap with 1.5x Damages Penalty
Kansas landlords can collect up to 1 month rent (1.5x for furnished, plus 0.5x for pets) and must return within 30 days. Learn 1.5x damages penalties under K.S.A. § 58-2550.
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Iowa Security Deposit Laws: Cap at 2 Months Rent with Double Damages Penalty
Iowa landlords can hold up to 2 months rent as security deposit and must return within 30 days. Learn about double damages penalties under Iowa Code § 562A.12.