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.
Renting
9 articlesLeases, deposits, rent increases and tenant rights: what renters are owed and how to settle the usual disputes.
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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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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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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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RentingHow to Get Your Security Deposit Back: Deadlines and Rules by State
Landlords have a legal deadline to return your deposit or explain every deduction. Here is how the rules work, what counts as wear and tear and what to do if the money never arrives.