Renting
Illinois Rental Fee Law Starts January 1, 2027: What Tenants and Small Landlords Need to Know
Illinois will cap application fees at $50, require mandatory fees on the lease's first page and ban a list of charges. Here is what changes.
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RentingVirginia Landlord-Tenant Law Changes in 2027: What Tenants and Small Landlords Need to Know
Virginia adds retaliation protections, a longer fire-damage notice, a rent payment plan and 90-day rent increase notices across 2027. Here is what takes effect when, and who it covers.
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Landlord basicsColorado's Tenant Screening Law Starts January 2027: What Landlords Must Add to Applications
Colorado HB26-1196 requires every rental application to say what data a landlord will check, which factors count and which screening company is used. Here is a plain-English checklist.
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RentingWashington's 2027 Rent Cap Is 10%: What Tenants and Small Landlords Should Know
Washington's Department of Commerce set the 2027 maximum rent increase at 10%. Here is how the formula works, who is exempt and what a tenant can do about an unlawful increase.
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Landlord basicsRental Registry for Small Landlords: What Columbus Now Requires
Columbus, Ohio is starting an annual rental registry in 2027. Here is who must register, what it costs and what small landlords in any city should check about their own local rules.
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Renting2027 Rent Increase Caps in Canada: B.C. at 2.2% and Ontario at 1.9%
B.C. and Ontario have set their 2027 rent caps. Here is what each allows in dollars, how much notice a landlord must give and what to do about a bad notice.
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RentingRental Junk Fees in 2026: What Landlords Can Charge and What Rules Apply
Hidden monthly charges are the target of a federal settlement, a possible FTC rule and new city and state laws. Here is how to spot them before you sign.
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RentingRent or Buy in Fall 2026? What the Latest Home Sales Data Means for Renters
September home sales rose, prices hit a new high and mortgage rates climbed to 6.86%. Here is how to read those numbers if your lease is up soon.
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RentingNo Heat in Your Rental? Tenant Heat Rights for the 2026-27 Season
Heat season is here. What temperature your landlord must keep, how to report a cold apartment, and where to get help with the bill.
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RentingHow to Negotiate Rent and Concessions in 2026: A Renter's Guide
Nearly 4 in 10 rental listings now come with a deal, and national rents are flat. Here is how to turn that into a lower bill.
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Landlord basicsFY2027 Fair Market Rents: What Small Landlords Renting to Voucher Holders Should Know
HUD's new Fair Market Rents took effect October 1. Here is how they become a payment standard, and which rules decide your rent.
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Buying and movingMoving Into a Rental in Canada in 2026: What It Really Costs Upfront
First month, deposits, movers and setup can add up to two months’ rent or more. Here is what to budget, province by province, and where renters have room to negotiate.