American Real Estate Journal

Datos · Actualizado 7 de octubre de 2026

Índice 2026 de leyes estatales de arrendamiento

Ocho reglas que cambian cómo opera una empresa de administración de propiedades, comparadas en los 50 estados y DC. Cada dato viene de una respuesta verificada en la ley oficial, y la tabla bajo cada mapa cita el texto en que se basa. El 78% de los 408 datos está verificado; el resto está marcado y no se cuenta.

Tope del depósito de garantía

¿La ley estatal pone un tope al depósito de garantía en un contrato residencial estándar sin amueblar, y de cuántos meses de renta?

Tope legal28
Sin tope estatal18
Tope legalSin tope estatalSin verificar o poco claro
Ver cada estado con el texto en que se basa
EstadoValorBasado en (texto en inglés)
AlabamaTope legal (1)One month's rent
AlaskaTope legal (2)Two months' rent. No cap if monthly rent is over $2,000. [Note: The two-month cap does not apply when monthly rent is over $2,000.]
ArizonaTope legal (1.5)1.5 months' rent, counting prepaid rent.
ArkansasSin verificar
CaliforniaTope legal (1)One month's rent, furnished or not. Small landlords may charge two months. [Note: Number is the general cap; qualifying small landlords may charge two months.]
Carolina del NorteTope legal (2)2 weeks' rent (week to week), 1.5 months (month to month), 2 months (longer terms). [Note: Number is the cap for terms longer than month to month; month-to-month tenancies are capped at 1.5 months.]
Carolina del SurSin tope estatalNo statewide limit.
ColoradoTope legal (2)Two months' rent.
ConnecticutTope legal (2)Two months' rent. One month for tenants 62 or older.
Dakota del NorteTope legal (1)One month's rent; up to 2 months in limited cases
Dakota del SurTope legal (1)One month's rent.
DelawareTope legal (1)One month's rent for leases of one year or more. [Note: Month-to-month tenancies have no cap in the first year; furnished units are not capped.]
Distrito de ColumbiaTope legal (1)One month's rent, charged only once.
FloridaSin tope estatalNo limit.
GeorgiaTope legal (2)Two months' rent.
HawáiTope legal (1)One month's rent, plus an optional pet deposit of up to one month's rent.
IdahoSin tope estatalNo limit.
IllinoisSin verificar
IndianaSin tope estatalNo statewide limit.
IowaTope legal (2)Two months' rent.
KansasTope legal (1)One month's rent unfurnished
KentuckySin tope estatalNo statewide limit.
LuisianaSin tope estatalLouisiana's deposit statutes, set no maximum deposit.
MaineTope legal (2)Two months' rent.
MarylandTope legal (1)One month's rent per unit.
MassachusettsTope legal (1)One month's rent.
MíchiganTope legal (1.5)1.5 months' rent.
MinnesotaSin tope estatalNo statutory cap.
MisisipiSin verificar
MisuriTope legal (2)Two months' rent.
MontanaSin tope estatalNo statutory cap.
NebraskaTope legal (1)One month's rent, plus a pet deposit up to one-fourth of a month's rent.
NevadaTope legal (3)3 months' periodic rent, counting deposit, surety bond and last month's rent together.
Nueva JerseyTope legal (1.5)1.5 months' rent.
Nueva YorkTope legal (1)One month's rent.
Nuevo HampshireTope legal (1)One month's rent or $100, whichever is greater. [Note: Cap is the greater of one month's rent or $100.]
Nuevo MéxicoPoco claroOne month's rent for leases under one year; larger deposits on annual leases require yearly interest. [Note: The one-month cap applies only to leases under one year. On leases of one year or more a larger deposit is allowed if yearly interest is paid, so a standard annual lease has no cap.]
OhioSin tope estatalNo statewide limit.
OklahomaSin tope estatalNo statewide limit.
OregónSin tope estatalNo statewide dollar cap.
PensilvaniaTope legal (2)Two months' rent in year one. One month's rent from year two on. [Note: Number is the first-year cap; one month applies from year two.]
Rhode IslandTope legal (1)One month's rent.
TennesseeSin verificar
TexasSin tope estatalNo statutory limit.
UtahSin tope estatalNo statutory limit.
VermontSin tope estatalNo statewide limit.
VirginiaTope legal (2)Two months' periodic rent.
Virginia OccidentalSin tope estatalNo statutory limit.
WashingtonSin tope estatalNo statewide dollar cap, but tenants can pay in installments.
WisconsinSin tope estatalNo statutory limit.
WyomingSin tope estatalNo statutory limit.

Plazo para devolver el depósito

¿Cuántos días tiene el arrendador para devolver el depósito (con un estado detallado si descuenta) al terminar el arrendamiento?

14 días o menos5
15 a 30 días32
31 a 45 días5
Más de 45 días3
Sin plazo fijo1
14 días o menos15 a 30 días31 a 45 díasMás de 45 díasSin plazo fijoSin verificar o poco claro
Ver cada estado con el texto en que se basa
EstadoValorBasado en (texto en inglés)
AlabamaMás de 45 días (60)Within 60 days after the tenancy ends and possession is delivered.
Alaska15 a 30 días (30)14 days if proper notice was given and nothing is deducted for damage. 30 days otherwise. [Note: Two deadlines: 14 days applies when nothing is deducted for damage; number is the 30-day deadline that applies when deducting.]
Arizona14 días o menos (14)Within 14 business days after move-out, delivery of possession, and the tenant's demand. [Note: Deadline is counted in business days; category uses the stated count.]
ArkansasSin verificar
California15 a 30 días (21)Within 21 days after move-out, with an itemized statement.
Carolina del Norte15 a 30 días (30)30 days after the tenancy ends and possession is returned, with an itemized list. [Note: If damages cannot be set within 30 days, an interim accounting is due then and a final one within 60 days.]
Carolina del Sur15 a 30 días (30)30 days after the tenancy ends and possession is returned, or after the tenant's demand, whichever is later.
Colorado15 a 30 días (30)Within 30 days, or up to 60 days if the lease says so. [Note: Number is the default; the lease may extend it to 60 days.]
Connecticut15 a 30 días (21)Within 21 days after the tenancy ends, or 15 days after receiving a forwarding address, whichever is later.
Dakota del Norte15 a 30 días (30)30 days after the lease ends and the tenant gives up possession, with an itemized notice.
Dakota del Sur15 a 30 días (21)21 days after the tenancy ends and you receive the tenant's mailing address or delivery instructions. [Note: Number is the deadline to return the deposit or give a written statement of reasons; a full itemized accounting on request is due within 45 days.]
Delaware15 a 30 días (20)Within 20 days after the lease ends, with an itemized list of damages and repair costs.
Distrito de ColumbiaPoco claroIf you withhold, refund the balance with an itemized statement of repairs and costs within 30 days after that notice. [Note: The landlord has 45 days to refund or give notice of withholding; the itemized refund is then due 30 days after that notice, so the itemized deadline is not a single day count from move-out.]
Florida15 a 30 días (30)15 days if no claim. To make a claim, send notice within 30 days by certified mail or agreed email. [Note: Two deadlines: 15 days applies when there is no claim; number is the 30-day deadline for the itemized claim notice.]
Georgia15 a 30 días (30)Within 30 days after you get possession back.
Hawái14 días o menos (14)Within 14 days after the tenancy ends, with written reasons and evidence of costs for anything kept.
Idaho15 a 30 días (21)Within 21 days after the tenant surrenders the unit, or up to 30 days if the lease sets a longer time. [Note: Number is the default; the lease may extend it to 30 days.]
Illinois15 a 30 días (30)To keep any part for damage, give an itemized statement with receipts within 30 days. Otherwise return the full deposit within 45 days. [Note: Two deadlines: number is the 30-day itemized statement deadline; a full refund with no deductions is due within 45 days.]
Indiana31 a 45 días (45)Within 45 days after the lease ends and possession is returned.
Iowa15 a 30 días (30)Within 30 days after the tenancy ends and you receive the tenant's forwarding address.
Kansas15 a 30 días (30)Within 14 days after deductions are determined, and no later than 30 days after move-out. [Note: Number is the 30-day outer limit.]
KentuckySin plazo fijoNo fixed deadline.
LuisianaPoco claroReturn the deposit within one month after the lease ends, with an itemized statement for anything kept. [Note: The deadline is stated as one month rather than days, and since August 1, 2026 the itemized statement may go out up to 15 days after the one-month date, so it falls between the 15 to 30 and 31 to 45 day categories.]
Maine15 a 30 días (30)30 days for a written lease (or sooner if the lease says); 21 days for a tenancy at will. [Note: Number is the written-lease deadline; tenancies at will have 21 days.]
Maryland31 a 45 días (45)Within 45 days after the tenancy ends, with interest and an itemized list mailed first class.
Massachusetts15 a 30 días (30)Within 30 days after the tenancy ends.
Míchigan15 a 30 días (30)Itemized list and balance within 30 days; sue within 45 days for disputed amounts.
Minnesota15 a 30 días (21)Within 21 days after the tenancy ends and you get a forwarding address.
MisisipiSin verificar
Misuri15 a 30 días (30)Within 30 days after the tenancy ends.
Montana15 a 30 días (30)30 days with an itemized list; 10 days if there are no deductions. [Note: Two deadlines: number is the 30-day itemized deadline; 10 days applies with no deductions.]
Nebraska14 días o menos (14)Within 14 days after the tenancy ends, with a written itemization.
Nevada15 a 30 días (30)30 days after the tenancy ends, with an itemized written accounting.
Nueva Jersey15 a 30 días (30)30 days after the tenancy ends, by personal delivery or registered or certified mail.
Nueva York14 días o menos (14)14 days after the tenant vacates, with an itemized statement.
Nuevo Hampshire15 a 30 días (30)30 days after the tenancy ends, with interest if owed.
Nuevo México15 a 30 días (30)30 days after the lease ends or the tenant leaves, whichever is later, with an itemized list.
Ohio15 a 30 días (30)30 days after the lease ends and the tenant gives back possession.
Oklahoma31 a 45 días (45)45 days after move-out, delivery of possession, and the tenant's written demand.
Oregón31 a 45 días (31)31 days after the tenancy ends and the tenant returns possession.
Pensilvania15 a 30 días (30)30 days after the lease ends or the unit is surrendered and accepted, whichever comes first.
Rhode Island15 a 30 días (20)20 days after the later of move-out, return of possession, or the tenant giving a forwarding address.
TennesseeSin verificar
Texas15 a 30 días (30)Refund within 30 days after the tenant surrenders the premises.
Utah15 a 30 días (30)Within 30 days after the renter vacates and returns possession.
Vermont14 días o menos (14)Within 14 days after the tenant vacates (60 days for seasonal non-primary rentals).
Virginia31 a 45 días (45)Within 45 days after the tenancy ends or the tenant vacates, whichever is later.
Virginia OccidentalMás de 45 días (60)Within 60 days after the tenancy ends, or 45 days after a new tenant moves in, whichever is shorter. [Note: Number is the general deadline; it shortens to 45 days after a new tenant moves in if that comes first.]
Washington15 a 30 días (30)Within 30 days after the tenancy ends and the tenant moves out.
Wisconsin15 a 30 días (21)Within 21 days after the tenancy ends (or after the tenant vacates, in some cases).
WyomingMás de 45 días (60)Within 30 days after termination, or 15 days after receiving the renter's new address, whichever is later; add 30 days if there is damage. [Note: Two deadlines: 30 days without damage deductions; number is the 60-day deadline (30 plus 30) that applies when deducting for damage.]

Regla sobre cargos por mora

¿La ley estatal fija un tope o fórmula para los cargos por mora, solo un estándar de razonabilidad, o no hay ley?

Tope o fórmula específica16
Solo estándar de razonabilidad1
Sin ley estatal9
Tope o fórmula específicaSolo estándar de razonabilidadSin ley estatalSin verificar o poco claro
Ver cada estado con el texto en que se basa
EstadoValorBasado en (texto en inglés)
AlabamaSin verificar
AlaskaSin verificar
ArizonaSin verificar
ArkansasSin verificar
CaliforniaSin verificar
Carolina del NorteTope o fórmula específicaGreater of $15 or 5% of monthly rent, and only after 5 calendar days late.
Carolina del SurSin verificar
ColoradoTope o fórmula específicaGreater of $50 or 5% of the past due rent, only after rent is 7 calendar days late.
ConnecticutTope o fórmula específicaAfter a 9-day grace period, the lesser of $5 a day (up to $50) or 5% of the late rent.
Dakota del NorteSin verificar
Dakota del SurSin verificar
DelawareTope o fórmula específicaUp to 5% of monthly rent, and only after rent is more than 5 days late.
Distrito de ColumbiaTope o fórmula específicaUp to 5% of the rent due, only after 5 days late, and only once per late payment.
FloridaSin verificar
GeorgiaSin verificar
HawáiTope o fórmula específicaUp to 8% of the rent due.
IdahoSolo estándar de razonabilidadMust be reasonable and no more than the rental agreement states.
IllinoisSin verificar
IndianaSin verificar
IowaTope o fórmula específicaRent $700 or less: $12 a day, $60 a month max. Above $700: $20 a day, $100 a month max.
KansasSin verificar
KentuckySin ley estatalNo statewide statute.
LuisianaSin verificar
MaineTope o fórmula específicaUp to 4 percent of one month's rent, only after rent is 15 days late.
MarylandTope o fórmula específicaNo more than 5 percent of the unpaid rent for the period.
MassachusettsPoco claroNo late fee or interest until rent is 30 days late. [Note: The statute bars any late fee before day 30, but the text states no cap, formula, or reasonableness standard for fees after that, so none of the three categories fits.]
MíchiganSin verificar
MinnesotaTope o fórmula específicaUp to 8% of the overdue rent, only if agreed in writing.
MisisipiSin verificar
MisuriSin ley estatalNo statewide statute caps late fees.
MontanaSin verificar
NebraskaSin ley estatalNo statewide statute caps late fees.
NevadaTope o fórmula específicaMax 5% of periodic rent, and none until 3 calendar days after rent is due.
Nueva JerseyPoco claroNo statewide cap; 5 business day grace period for seniors and certain benefit recipients. [Note: A statute sets a grace period for some tenants but the text states no cap, formula, or reasonableness standard, so it is neither a cap nor a case of no statute.]
Nueva YorkTope o fórmula específicaLesser of $50 or 5% of monthly rent, and only after rent is 5 days late.
Nuevo HampshireSin verificar
Nuevo MéxicoTope o fórmula específicaMax 5% of the rent for each period in default, if the lease allows late fees.
OhioSin ley estatalNo statewide statute.
OklahomaSin verificar
OregónTope o fórmula específicaa daily fee starting day 5, capped at 6% of a reasonable flat fee per day; or 5% of the rent for each 5-day period late starting day 5. [Note: The statute limits fees to three listed structures; the flat-fee option only has to be reasonable.]
PensilvaniaSin ley estatalNo statewide statute sets a cap or grace period.
Rhode IslandSin verificar
TennesseeSin verificar
TexasPoco claroA fee is presumed reasonable if it is no more than 12% of monthly rent for buildings with four or fewer units, or 10% for buildings with more than four units. [Note: The governing test is reasonableness; the 12% and 10% figures are a presumption of reasonableness, not a hard cap, so it sits between the first two categories.]
UtahTope o fórmula específicaCapped at the greater of 10% of rent or $75.
VermontSin ley estatalNo statewide statute caps or regulates late fees.
VirginiaTope o fórmula específicaOnly if in the written lease; capped at the lesser of 10% of rent or 10% of the unpaid balance.
Virginia OccidentalSin ley estatalNo statewide statute caps or regulates residential late fees.
WashingtonPoco claroNo late fee if rent is paid within 5 days of the due date. No statewide dollar cap. [Note: A statute sets a 5-day grace period but the text states no cap, formula, or reasonableness standard, so it is neither a cap nor a case of no statute.]
WisconsinSin ley estatalNo statewide statute caps late fees.
WyomingSin ley estatalNo statewide statute caps or regulates late fees.

Aviso para ingresar

¿Con cuánta anticipación debe avisar el arrendador antes de entrar en casos que no son emergencia?

24 horas17
48 horas8
Otro plazo fijo8
Sin ley estatal7
24 horas48 horasOtro plazo fijoSin ley estatalSin verificar o poco claro
Ver cada estado con el texto en que se basa
EstadoValorBasado en (texto en inglés)
Alabama48 horas (48)At least 2 days' notice, at reasonable times, except emergencies. [Note: 2 days converted to 48 hours.]
Alaska24 horas (24)At least 24 hours' notice, at reasonable times, except emergencies.
Arizona48 horas (48)At least 2 days' notice, at reasonable times, except emergencies. [Note: 2 days converted to 48 hours.]
ArkansasSin verificar
California24 horas (24)Reasonable written notice, presumed 24 hours (6 days if mailed).
Carolina del NorteSin ley estatalNo statewide statute; set entry terms in the lease.
Carolina del Sur24 horas (24)24 hours' notice, at reasonable times.
ColoradoPoco claroNo general entry notice statute. 24 hours' written notice to enter for habitability repairs. [Note: There is no general entry notice statute; the 24-hour rule covers only entry for habitability repairs.]
ConnecticutOtro plazo fijoReasonable written or oral notice, at reasonable times, except emergencies. [Note: The statute requires reasonable notice but sets no number of hours.]
Dakota del NorteOtro plazo fijoReasonable hours with tenant consent; notice of a set time counts as consent if the tenant does not object. [Note: The statute addresses consent and timing but sets no number of hours.]
Dakota del Sur24 horas (24)Reasonable notice. 24 hours' written notice is presumed reasonable.
Delaware48 horas (48)48 hours' notice, between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m., except emergencies.
Distrito de Columbia48 horas (48)48 hours' written notice, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., not on Sundays or federal holidays.
Florida24 horas (24)24 hours' notice for repairs, between 7:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.
GeorgiaSin verificar
Hawái48 horas (48)At least two days' notice, during reasonable hours. [Note: 2 days converted to 48 hours.]
IdahoSin ley estatalNo statute. The lease controls.
IllinoisSin verificar
IndianaOtro plazo fijoReasonable written or oral notice, at reasonable times. [Note: The statute requires reasonable notice but sets no number of hours.]
Iowa24 horas (24)At least 24 hours' notice, at reasonable times.
KansasOtro plazo fijoReasonable notice, at reasonable hours. [Note: The statute requires reasonable notice but sets no number of hours.]
KentuckyPoco claroURLTA areas: at least 2 days' notice and reasonable times; no notice in emergencies. [Note: The 2-day rule applies only in areas that adopted URLTA; outside those areas no statute sets entry rules.]
LuisianaSin verificar
Maine24 horas (24)Reasonable notice, presumed to be 24 hours, at reasonable times.
Maryland24 horas (24)24 hours' written notice, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
MassachusettsOtro plazo fijoOnly to inspect, repair, or show the unit; no set notice period. [Note: A statute limits the purposes of entry but sets no advance notice period.]
MíchiganSin verificar
Minnesota24 horas (24)Reasonable business purpose, 24 hours' notice, and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
MisisipiSin verificar
MisuriSin ley estatalNo statewide statute; set terms in the lease.
Montana24 horas (24)24 hours' notice and reasonable times, except emergencies.
Nebraska24 horas (24)24 hours' written notice with the purpose and time window.
Nevada24 horas (24)24 hours' notice, during normal business hours, except in an emergency.
Nueva JerseyPoco claroNo general statute; one day's notice is treated as reasonable for inspections and repairs in multiple dwellings. [Note: There is no general entry statute; one day's notice applies only to code inspections and repairs in buildings of 3 or more units.]
Nueva YorkSin verificar
Nuevo HampshireOtro plazo fijoTenant consent required except for emergency repairs; no fixed notice period. [Note: The statute requires notice adequate under the circumstances but sets no number of hours.]
Nuevo México24 horas (24)24 hours' written notice stating purpose, date and estimated time.
Ohio24 horas (24)Reasonable notice. 24 hours is presumed reasonable.
Oklahoma24 horas (24)At least one day's notice, at reasonable times. [Note: 1 day converted to 24 hours.]
Oregón24 horas (24)24 hours' actual notice, at reasonable times.
PensilvaniaSin ley estatalNo statewide statute. Follow the lease.
Rhode Island48 horas (48)At least two days' notice, at reasonable times. [Note: 2 days converted to 48 hours.]
TennesseeSin verificar
TexasSin ley estatalNo statewide statute sets an entry notice period.
Utah24 horas (24)24 hours' notice, unless the rental agreement says otherwise.
Vermont48 horas (48)48 hours' notice, between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.
VirginiaOtro plazo fijo (72)Reasonable notice at reasonable times; 72 hours' notice for routine maintenance the tenant did not request. [Note: General entry needs reasonable notice with no set hours; the 72 hours applies to routine maintenance the tenant did not request.]
Virginia OccidentalSin ley estatalNo statewide statute sets an entry notice period.
Washington48 horas (48)Two days' written notice; one day's notice to show the unit. [Note: 2 days converted to 48 hours; showings need one day (24 hours).]
WisconsinOtro plazo fijo (12)12 hours' advance notice, for inspection, repairs, or showing.
WyomingSin ley estatalNo statute sets entry notice.

Aviso por falta de pago

¿Cuántos días debe dar el aviso por falta de pago antes de que el arrendador pueda terminar el contrato o demandar?

No exige aviso4
3 días o menos15
4 a 7 días15
8 a 14 días14
Más de 14 días0
No exige aviso3 días o menos4 a 7 días8 a 14 díasMás de 14 díasSin verificar o poco claro
Ver cada estado con el texto en que se basa
EstadoValorBasado en (texto en inglés)
Alabama4 a 7 días (7)7 business days' written notice to pay, or the lease ends. [Note: Counted in business days; category uses the stated count.]
Alaska4 a 7 días (7)7 days' written notice to pay in full.
Arizona4 a 7 días (5)5 days' written notice to pay or the landlord may file.
ArkansasSin verificar
California3 días o menos (3)3-day notice to pay or quit, not counting weekends and court holidays. [Note: Weekends and court holidays are excluded; category uses the stated count.]
Carolina del Norte8 a 14 días (10)10-day written demand for past-due rent unless the lease provides its own forfeiture terms.
Carolina del Sur4 a 7 días (5)5 days after rent is due, with written notice. The lease can supply the notice.
Colorado8 a 14 días (10)10 days' written demand for rent or possession. [Note: Exempt residential agreements may use 5 days.]
Connecticut3 días o menos (3)After the 9-day grace period, serve a notice to quit with at least 3 full days. [Note: The notice can be served only after a 9-day grace period.]
Dakota del Norte3 días o menos (3)3 days' written notice of intent to evict once rent is 3 days past due.
Dakota del SurNo exige avisoThe separate 3-day notice to quit was repealed in 2024. [Note: Eviction may be filed once rent is 3 days past due.]
Delaware4 a 7 días (7)7-day written notice to pay before filing (5 days before September 1, 2026).
Distrito de Columbia8 a 14 días (10)10-day written notice before filing, and only if the tenant owes $600 or more.
Florida3 días o menos (3)3-day notice to pay or vacate, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. [Note: Weekends and legal holidays are excluded; category uses the stated count.]
Georgia3 días o menos (3)Written notice to vacate or pay all past-due amounts within 3 business days before filing. [Note: Counted in business days; category uses the stated count.]
Hawái8 a 14 días (10)10 calendar days' written notice to pay, also sent to a state-funded mediation center.
Idaho3 días o menos (3)3-day written notice to pay or give up possession.
Illinois4 a 7 días (5)Written demand giving at least 5 days after service to pay in full.
Indiana8 a 14 días (10)10 days' notice to pay or move out.
Iowa3 días o menos (3)3 days' written notice to pay or the lease ends.
Kansas3 días o menos (3)3 days' written notice to pay or the lease ends.
KentuckyPoco claroURLTA areas: 7 days' written notice to pay or the lease ends. Elsewhere, no statutory pay period. [Note: The 7-day notice applies only in areas that adopted URLTA; elsewhere no statute sets a pay-or-quit period.]
Luisiana4 a 7 días (5)Written notice to vacate giving at least 5 days, unless the lease waives notice. [Note: The lease may waive this notice.]
Maine4 a 7 días (7)7-day written notice once rent is 7 or more days late.
Maryland8 a 14 días (10)10 days' written notice to cure before filing.
Massachusetts8 a 14 días (14)14-day written notice to quit.
Míchigan4 a 7 días (7)7-day written demand for possession.
Minnesota8 a 14 días (14)14-day written notice with required statements before filing.
Misisipi3 días o menos (3)3-day written notice to pay or the agreement ends.
MisuriNo exige avisoDemand the rent; no set notice period. [Note: A demand for rent is required before filing, but no notice period is set.]
Montana3 días o menos (3)3-day written notice to pay or the agreement ends.
Nebraska4 a 7 días (7)7 calendar days' written notice.
Nevada4 a 7 días (7)7 judicial days' notice to pay rent or quit (summary eviction). [Note: Counted in judicial days; category uses the stated count.]
Nueva JerseyNo exige avisoNo notice to quit required before filing for nonpayment.
Nueva York8 a 14 días (14)14-day written rent demand.
Nuevo Hampshire4 a 7 días (7)Demand for rent plus a 7-day eviction notice.
Nuevo México3 días o menos (3)3-day written notice of nonpayment and intent to terminate.
Ohio3 días o menos (3)3-day notice to leave the premises before filing eviction.
Oklahoma4 a 7 días (5)5-day written demand for rent.
Oregón8 a 14 días (10)10-day notice served on day 8 or later, or 13-day notice served on day 5 or later. [Note: Number is the 10-day option; a 13-day notice may be served from day 5 instead.]
Pensilvania8 a 14 días (10)10-day notice to quit after demand for unpaid rent. [Note: A written lease can shorten or waive the notice.]
Rhode Island4 a 7 días (5)Once rent is 15 days late, mail a 5-day demand notice.
TennesseeSin verificar
Texas3 días o menos (3)Three days' written notice to vacate, unless the lease sets a different period.
Utah3 días o menos (3)3 business days' notice to pay rent or vacate. [Note: Counted in business days; category uses the stated count.]
Vermont8 a 14 días (14)At least 14 days' actual notice of the termination date.
Virginia8 a 14 días (14)14-day written notice to pay or the lease ends.
Virginia OccidentalNo exige avisoNo statutory notice is required before filing a summary eviction petition.
Washington8 a 14 días (14)14-day notice to pay rent or vacate, on the state form.
Wisconsin4 a 7 días (5)5-day pay or vacate for most tenants [Note: Number is the general 5-day notice; repeat violations within 12 months get a 14-day notice with no cure.]
Wyoming3 días o menos (3)3-day notice to quit after rent is 3 days late.

Control de rentas

¿El estado fija un tope estatal a los aumentos, prohíbe el control local de rentas, o no encontramos una prohibición estatal?

Tope estatal4
Sin prohibición estatal encontrada8
Control local de rentas prohibido24
Tope estatalSin prohibición estatal encontradaControl local de rentas prohibidoSin verificar o poco claro
Ver cada estado con el texto en que se basa
EstadoValorBasado en (texto en inglés)
AlabamaControl local de rentas prohibidoLocal rent control is banned by state law.
AlaskaSin verificar
ArizonaControl local de rentas prohibidoPreempted. Cities and towns may not control rents.
ArkansasControl local de rentas prohibidoPreempted. Local governments cannot regulate rent, rental application fees, or rental deposits.
CaliforniaTope estatalStatewide cap of 5% plus local CPI, never more than 10%, per 12 months (AB 1482).
Carolina del NorteControl local de rentas prohibidoLocal rent control is banned.
Carolina del SurControl local de rentas prohibidoBanned. Counties and cities cannot regulate rent on private housing.
ColoradoControl local de rentas prohibidoLocal rent control is preempted.
ConnecticutSin verificar
Dakota del NorteControl local de rentas prohibidoLocal rent control is banned.
Dakota del SurSin verificar
DelawareSin verificar
Distrito de ColumbiaTope estatalYes. Rent stabilization covers most older buildings. Increases are capped at CPI-W plus 2%, never above 10%. [Note: DC's rent stabilization law applies across the whole District.]
FloridaControl local de rentas prohibidoPreempted. Local governments cannot adopt or keep rent control.
GeorgiaControl local de rentas prohibidoPreempted. Cities and counties cannot regulate rent amounts.
HawáiPoco claroNo statewide rent control. [Note: The text does not say whether counties may adopt rent control or are barred from it.]
IdahoControl local de rentas prohibidoPreempted. Local governments cannot regulate rent, fees, or deposits.
IllinoisControl local de rentas prohibidoPreempted. Local governments, including home rule units, cannot adopt rent control.
IndianaControl local de rentas prohibidoProhibited. Local governments cannot regulate rent.
IowaControl local de rentas prohibidoCities may not adopt or enforce limits on rent for private residential property. [Note: The text names cities only.]
KansasControl local de rentas prohibidoNo city, county or township may enact or enforce rent control on private residential or commercial property.
KentuckyPoco claroNo state rent control law. Local landlord-tenant ordinances that conflict with state law are barred. [Note: The text does not say whether a local rent control ordinance would count as conflicting with state law, so it is unclear whether local rent control is barred.]
LuisianaSin verificar
MaineSin verificar
MarylandSin verificar
MassachusettsControl local de rentas prohibidoNo city or town may enact, maintain or enforce rent control except as G.L. c. 40P allows.
MíchiganControl local de rentas prohibidoLocal rent control is banned.
MinnesotaSin prohibición estatal encontradaOnly if local voters approve it at a general election.
MisisipiSin verificar
MisuriControl local de rentas prohibidoNo county or city may regulate the amount of rent for private residential property.
MontanaControl local de rentas prohibidoLocal rent control is prohibited.
NebraskaSin prohibición estatal encontradaWe did not find a state law that expressly preempts local rent control, so check city ordinances. [Note: No state statute bars local rent control; the text names no local ordinance.]
NevadaSin verificar
Nueva JerseySin prohibición estatal encontradaNo statewide rent control on apartments, but municipalities may adopt it.
Nueva YorkSin prohibición estatal encontradaNo statewide cap; rent stabilization and Good Cause apply in NYC and opt-in localities.
Nuevo HampshireSin verificar
Nuevo MéxicoControl local de rentas prohibidoRent control is banned statewide.
OhioControl local de rentas prohibidoBanned. Cities and counties cannot impose rent control.
OklahomaControl local de rentas prohibidoBanned. Cities cannot regulate rent on private housing.
OregónTope estatalStatewide rent cap: 9.5% for 2026 and 10% for 2027 for ordinary residential tenancies.
PensilvaniaSin prohibición estatal encontradawe did not find a state law that expressly preempts local rent control [Note: No state statute bars local rent control; the text names no local ordinance.]
Rhode IslandSin verificar
TennesseeSin verificar
TexasControl local de rentas prohibidoEffectively banned. Cities may adopt rent control only in a declared disaster with the governor's approval. [Note: Narrow exception for a declared disaster with the governor's approval.]
UtahControl local de rentas prohibidoProhibited. Local governments cannot control rents or fees without legislative approval.
VermontSin prohibición estatal encontradaChapter 137 neither sets nor bans rent control. [Note: No state statute bars local rent control; the text names no local ordinance.]
VirginiaSin verificar
Virginia OccidentalSin prohibición estatal encontradaArticles 6 and 6A of Chapter 37 neither set nor ban rent control. [Note: No state statute bars local rent control; the text names no local ordinance.]
WashingtonTope estatalStatewide cap: no increase in the first 12 months, then 7% plus CPI or 10% (whichever is less) per 12 months.
WisconsinControl local de rentas prohibidoProhibited. Cities, villages, towns, and counties cannot regulate rent or fees.
WyomingSin prohibición estatal encontradaWyoming statutes neither set nor ban rent control [Note: No state statute bars local rent control; the text names no local ordinance.]

Tarifa de solicitud

¿Qué permite cobrar la ley estatal a un solicitante por la solicitud y la evaluación?

Tope en dólares9
Límite al costo real5
Prohibida2
Sin límite estatal15
Tope en dólaresLímite al costo realProhibidaSin límite estatalSin verificar o poco claro
Ver cada estado con el texto en que se basa
EstadoValorBasado en (texto en inglés)
AlabamaSin verificar
AlaskaSin verificar
ArizonaSin verificar
ArkansasSin verificar
CaliforniaTope en dólaresActual cost only, capped at $30 adjusted for inflation since 1998. [Note: Also limited to actual cost; classed by its dollar ceiling.]
Carolina del NorteSin límite estatalNo statewide statute caps application fees.
Carolina del SurSin verificar
ColoradoLímite al costo realFee may cover only actual screening costs.
ConnecticutTope en dólaresNo application fees. A screening report fee of up to $50, adjusted yearly for inflation, is allowed. [Note: Application fees are banned, but a screening report fee capped at $50 (inflation-adjusted) is allowed; classed by that cap.]
Dakota del NorteSin verificar
Dakota del SurSin verificar
DelawareTope en dólaresGreater of 10% of monthly rent or $50. [Note: The cap is the greater of 10% of monthly rent or $50.]
Distrito de ColumbiaTope en dólaresApplication fee capped at $50, adjusted each year for inflation since January 1, 2024.
FloridaSin límite estatalNo statewide cap.
GeorgiaSin verificar
HawáiSin verificar
IdahoSin límite estatalNo statewide cap.
IllinoisPoco claroNo cap until January 1, 2027, then $50 for most properties. No fee if the applicant brings a qualifying reusable screening report. [Note: As of the index date no dollar cap is in force; a $50 cap applies to leases from January 1, 2027, and fees are already barred when an applicant brings a qualifying reusable screening report.]
IndianaSin verificar
IowaSin verificar
KansasSin verificar
KentuckySin límite estatalNo statewide statute.
LuisianaSin verificar
MaineLímite al costo realNo application fee; you may charge only the actual cost of one screening.
MarylandPoco claroFees over $25 must be refunded except actual screening costs, within 15 days. [Note: The rule combines a $25 threshold with an actual-cost allowance and applies only to landlords offering 5 or more units at one location, so it is neither a plain dollar cap nor a plain actual-cost limit.]
MassachusettsProhibidaNot allowed for landlords or their agents.
MíchiganSin verificar
MinnesotaSin límite estatalAllowed with written criteria; refund if unused or rejected for unlisted reasons. [Note: The statute sets disclosure and refund conditions; no amount cap is stated.]
MisisipiSin verificar
MisuriSin límite estatalNo statewide statute.
MontanaSin verificar
NebraskaSin límite estatalNo statewide statute.
NevadaSin límite estatalNo cap, but refund fees you do not use, and no fees for minors.
Nueva JerseyTope en dólaresCapped at $50 per application starting May 1, 2026.
Nueva YorkTope en dólaresOnly background and credit check costs, up to $20 or actual cost, whichever is less.
Nuevo HampshireSin límite estatalNo cap; disclose in writing first and refund unused amounts within 30 days.
Nuevo MéxicoTope en dólaresScreening fee max $50, with written notice and consent; no other application fees.
OhioSin límite estatalNo statewide statute.
OklahomaSin verificar
OregónLímite al costo realScreening charge only for actual costs, one per 60 days, with written criteria first.
PensilvaniaSin límite estatalNo statewide statute.
Rhode IslandLímite al costo realOtherwise you may charge only the actual cost, and must give the applicant a copy. [Note: Application fees are banned, but the actual cost of a background check and credit report may be charged unless the applicant provides one issued within 90 days; classed by that limit.]
TennesseeSin verificar
TexasSin límite estatalNo cap. Give written selection criteria at application time or refund the fee if you reject.
UtahSin límite estatalNo cap, but written disclosures are required before taking any fee.
VermontProhibidaApplication fees are banned.
VirginiaTope en dólaresApplication fee capped at $50 plus actual third-party screening costs ($32 for HUD-regulated units).
Virginia OccidentalSin límite estatalNo cap or refund deadline in state law.
WashingtonLímite al costo realScreening charges limited to actual costs, and only after written disclosure of criteria.
WisconsinTope en dólaresCredit check fee: actual cost up to $25, and you must give the applicant a copy of the report.
WyomingSin límite estatalNo statewide statute regulates application or screening fees.

Licencia para administrar

¿Qué licencia necesita un tercero para administrar alquileres residenciales de otros a cambio de pago?

Requiere licencia de bienes raíces35
Licencia aparte de administración6
No requiere licencia3
Depende2
Requiere licencia de bienes raícesLicencia aparte de administraciónNo requiere licenciaDependeSin verificar o poco claro
Ver cada estado con el texto en que se basa
EstadoValorBasado en (texto en inglés)
AlabamaRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license, or salesperson license under a qualifying broker and licensed company
AlaskaRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker, associate broker, or salesperson license
ArizonaRequiere licencia de bienes raícesLeasing or managing real estate for others for compensation is regulated brokerage.
ArkansasLicencia aparte de administraciónAct 392 of 2025 created a separate property management broker license [Note: A real estate broker license also qualifies; the commission's initial rules were due by June 1, 2026.]
CaliforniaRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license (salespersons may work under a supervising broker)
Carolina del NorteRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license (provisional brokers must work under a broker-in-charge)
Carolina del SurLicencia aparte de administraciónSouth Carolina has a separate property manager license
ColoradoRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license (associate broker under an employing broker)
ConnecticutRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license (salespersons work under a broker)
Dakota del NorteRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license (or salesperson employed by a broker)
Dakota del SurLicencia aparte de administraciónProperty manager license or broker license
DelawareDependeA provider of property management services (maintenance oversight, rent collection, budgeting, holding deposits, helping the owner pick tenants) is exempt only if it does not lease, rent, or negotiate leases for others. [Note: license_required is "varies": leasing for others needs a real estate license; management without leasing does not.]
Distrito de ColumbiaLicencia aparte de administraciónDC Property Manager license (a DC real estate broker license also qualifies)
FloridaSin verificar
GeorgiaSin verificar
HawáiRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license, or salesperson under a broker
IdahoNo requiere licenciaNone for leasing or rental management.
IllinoisSin verificar
IndianaRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license (Indiana has a single broker license level; brokers work under a managing broker and broker company)
IowaRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license, or salesperson license under a broker
KansasNo requiere licenciaNo license needed for residential property management
KentuckyRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license, or sales associate license under a broker
LuisianaRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license, or salesperson license sponsored by a broker
MaineSin verificar
MarylandRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license, or associate broker or salesperson license under a broker
MassachusettsDependeso the answer depends on whether you lease for a fee or manage under contract [Note: license_required is "varies".]
MíchiganRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license (or a salesperson or associate broker working for a broker)
MinnesotaRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license (or salesperson licensed under a broker)
MisisipiRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license (or salesperson under a responsible broker)
MisuriRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license (or salesperson or broker-salesperson associated with a broker)
MontanaLicencia aparte de administraciónProperty manager license (separate license), or a real estate broker license
NebraskaRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license (or salesperson under a broker)
NevadaRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker, broker-salesperson or salesperson license plus a permit to engage in property management [Note: A property management permit is also required on top of the real estate license.]
Nueva JerseyRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license (or salesperson licensed under a broker)
Nueva YorkRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license (or salesperson associated with a broker)
Nuevo HampshireRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license (or salesperson under a principal broker)
Nuevo MéxicoRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license (qualifying broker, or associate broker under a qualifying broker)
OhioRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license (or salesperson working under a broker)
OklahomaRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license (or sales associate or broker associate under a broker)
OregónLicencia aparte de administraciónReal estate property manager license, or a principal broker license
PensilvaniaRequiere licencia de bienes raícesProperty must be managed by a licensed broker.
Rhode IslandRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license (or salesperson under a broker)
TennesseeSin verificar
TexasRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license (or sales agent sponsored by a broker)
UtahRequiere licencia de bienes raícesToday that means a principal broker, associate broker, or sales agent license. [Note: A separate property manager license starts January 1, 2027.]
VermontNo requiere licenciaNone for leasing or managing rentals
VirginiaRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license (salespersons work under a broker; business entities need a firm license)
Virginia OccidentalRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license (or salesperson or associate broker under a broker)
WashingtonRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker or managing broker license, working under a licensed real estate firm
WisconsinRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker license (salespersons work under a licensed firm)
WyomingRequiere licencia de bienes raícesReal estate broker or salesperson license (property management is real estate activity)

Método

Cada página estatal responde las mismas preguntas a partir de la ley oficial, con la cita y una etiqueta de verificación. Para este índice, cada respuesta se clasificó en una categoría usando solo su propio texto verificado, y la tabla muestra la frase exacta en que se basa (en inglés, como en la fuente). Las respuestas que no se verificaron en la fuente oficial aparecen como "Sin verificar" y no se cuentan. Las ciudades y condados pueden tener reglas más estrictas que este índice no cubre.

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