
Arizona Squatter Law: SB 1426 Fast-Tracks Removal (2026)
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed SB 1426 (Chapter 69, 2026), amending A.R.S. 12-1173 to fast-track removal of unlawful occupants and speed the writ of restitution.
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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed SB 1426 (Chapter 69, 2026), amending A.R.S. 12-1173 to fast-track removal of unlawful occupants and speed the writ of restitution.

In Gessner v. Southern Company (May 28, 2026), the Florida Supreme Court held private-sector whistleblowers must prove the conduct was, by definition, unlawful.

Compare security deposit caps, return deadlines, entry notice rules, and rent control status for all 50 states and DC. Updated for 2026.

Wyoming has no deposit cap, a 30-day return deadline (15 days from new address), and no fixed notice-to-enter statute. Learn tenant rights and habitability rules.

Wisconsin has no deposit cap, a 21-day return deadline, and requires 12 hours notice to enter. Learn tenant rights, late fees, and habitability rules.

West Virginia security deposit rules, 60-day return deadline, no fixed entry notice requirement, no repair-and-deduct, and no rent control. Updated 2026.

Washington security deposit rules, 30-day return deadline, 2-day entry notice, just-cause eviction, and the 2025 statewide rent cap (HB 1217). Updated 2026.

Virginia caps security deposits at 2 months rent and requires return in 45 days. Learn VRLTA entry notice rules, late-fee limits, rent control preemption, and more.

Vermont has no deposit cap; landlords must return deposits within 14 days. Learn entry notice rules, month-to-month termination, repair-and-deduct, and more.

Utah security deposit rules, 30-day return deadline, 24-hour entry notice, Fit Premises Act habitability rights, and statewide rent-control preemption for 2026.

Texas security deposit rules, return deadline, landlord entry notice, repair-and-deduct rights, and statewide rent-control preemption explained for 2026.

Tennessee has no security deposit cap. Landlords have 30 days to return deposits. URLTA applies in counties over 75,000. Repair-and-deduct for essential services. 2026 guide.