Guides
Every guide cites the statute, regulation or official document behind each fact, with a link and a date.
Fair housing
Assistance Animal Rules for Rentals in 2026: What Still Applies
HUD now pursues only trained-animal cases, but the Fair Housing Act duty, private lawsuits, state ESA laws and assisted-housing pet rules still apply.
October 7, 2026 · 18 sourcesFair housingFair Housing Rules for Property Managers in 2026: What Changed
The Fair Housing Act and HUD's rules still apply in full. HUD withdrew 21 guidance documents in 2025 and has not finalized removal of its disparate impact rule.
October 7, 2026 · 38 sourcesLandlord-tenant law
Eviction Notice Rules by State 2026: What to Serve Before Filing
State notices run from 3 days to 90 days before you can file. Federal law can add a 30-day notice, HUD rules and an SCRA court-order requirement on top.
October 7, 2026 · 41 sourcesLandlord-tenant lawWhich States Cap Rent Increases in 2026, and How Much Notice?
California, Oregon and Washington cap rent increases statewide, New York presumes big raises unreasonable, and many states ban local rent control.
October 7, 2026 · 44 sourcesLandlord-tenant lawSection 8 Voucher Rules for Landlords 2026: HAP, NSPIRE, SOI Laws
Voucher rent runs on a HAP contract and HUD's tenancy addendum. NSPIRE is mandatory February 1, 2027, and many states bar refusing voucher holders.
October 7, 2026 · 42 sourcesLandlord-tenant lawSecurity Deposit Rules by State: Caps, Interest and Deadlines
States set deposit caps, where the money sits, interest, and return deadlines of 14 to 45 days. Miss a step and several states take away your right to deduct.
October 7, 2026 · 20 sourcesLandlord-tenant lawSquatter Laws for Property Managers: 2024 to 2026 State Changes
Eight states now let owners or their agents get police or sheriff removal of squatters by sworn form. Tenants, holdovers and family still need a court case.
October 7, 2026 · 32 sourcesCompliance
Lead Paint Rules for Property Managers 2026: Disclosure and RRP
Pre-1978 rentals need the EPA pamphlet, a signed lead disclosure kept 3 years, and Lead-Safe Certified firms for paint work. Several states now add inspections.
October 7, 2026 · 35 sourcesComplianceProperty Manager Trust Accounting Rules: What Regulators Audit
Keep owner and tenant money in a labeled trust account, never mix in your own, and reconcile bank, journal and ledgers every month. State rules set the details.
October 7, 2026 · 14 sourcesComplianceRental Junk Fee Laws 2026: What Managers Can Charge and Advertise
No federal rule sets rental fees yet, but the FTC treats hidden fees as deceptive and states now require all-in rent and ban some fees. What to change now.
October 7, 2026 · 22 sourcesComplianceTCPA Rules for Texting Tenants, Owners and Leads in 2026
Tenant texts need prior express consent, marketing texts to owners need written consent, quiet hours and Do Not Call scrubs, and opt-outs in 10 business days.
October 7, 2026 · 13 sourcesComplianceTenant Screening Rules for Property Managers in 2026: FCRA Guide
Pull reports only for an applicant, send an FCRA adverse action notice for any worse outcome, and follow state limits on criminal history and fees.
October 7, 2026 · 36 sourcesOperations
Property Management KPIs: 15 Numbers to Track, With Formulas
Track doors, owner churn, revenue per door, lead speed, vacancy, renewals, delinquency, maintenance times, cost per door and trust reconciliation monthly.
October 7, 2026 · 9 sourcesOperationsU.S. Rental Market by the Numbers: Official Data for Q3 2026
Rental vacancy was 7.3% in Q2 2026, CPI rent rose 2.7% in the year to August, and 21.3 million renter households paid over 30% of income for housing.
October 7, 2026 · 20 sources