Maps & Insights

State-by-state deposit caps, allowable deductions, return timelines, and interest requirements — everything renters need to know before they hand over that check.

How the eviction process actually moves in each state — notice periods, hearing windows, and cure opportunities — framed so renters know what to expect and when to get help.

Required notice periods on both sides — for rent increases, non-renewals, lease terminations, and entry into the unit — organized so renters can check the rules that apply to them.

What landlords must disclose in writing — lead-based paint, mold, flood zones, deposit holding, and state-specific requirements — with links to sample language.

Where statewide caps exist, where cities layer their own rules on top, and where rent control is preempted — with a plain-language explanation of what each type of rule actually does.

Which states allow renters to make repairs and deduct the cost from rent, under what conditions, and with what documentation — a careful, procedural walk-through, not a shortcut.

Each state's small claims dollar limits, filing fees, and general timeline — helpful context when a deposit dispute or refund conversation heads that direction.

Federal protected classes plus the additional classes each state (and many cities) add to their fair housing laws, with links to the right agency to report a concern.

A growing directory of state and city-level tenant unions, legal aid, mediation programs, and housing hotlines — organized so renters can find real support near them.