Seattle Bans Pet Rent and Package Fees: What Takes Effect in 2027
Seattle Ordinance 127497 bans pet rent, package and admin fees and requires all-in rental pricing. It takes effect July 1, 2027 for new and renewed leases only.
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Landlord-Tenant Laws
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South Carolina Landlord-Tenant Laws (2026): Deposits, Notice, and Tenant Rights
South Carolina has no security deposit cap and requires return within 30 days. Learn entry notice rules, limited repair-and-deduct rights, and more.
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South Dakota Landlord-Tenant Laws (2026): Deposits, Notice, and Tenant Rights
South Dakota security deposit cap is 1 month's rent (2 with a pet). Landlords have 14 or 45 days to return it. 24-hour entry notice required. Full 2026 guide.
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Tennessee Landlord-Tenant Laws (2026): Deposits, Notice, and Tenant Rights
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.
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Texas Landlord-Tenant Laws (2026): Deposits, Notice, and Tenant Rights
Texas security deposit rules, return deadline, landlord entry notice, repair-and-deduct rights, and statewide rent-control preemption explained for 2026.
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Utah Landlord-Tenant Laws (2026): Deposits, Notice, and Tenant Rights
Utah security deposit rules, 30-day return deadline, 24-hour entry notice, Fit Premises Act habitability rights, and statewide rent-control preemption for 2026.
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Vermont Landlord-Tenant Laws (2026): Deposits, Notice, and Tenant Rights
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.
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Virginia Landlord-Tenant Laws (2026): Deposits, Notice, and Tenant Rights
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.
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Virginia Landlords Must Accept Check and Money Order Rent, Cap Payment Fees Under HB 1005 / SB 313 (Effective July 1, 2026)
Virginia HB 1005 / SB 313 amend Va. Code 55.1-1204 and 55.1-1208 effective July 1, 2026: landlords must accept check and money order rent, give receipts, cap fees.
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Virginia's 14-Day Pay-or-Quit Eviction Notice (HB 15 / SB 48): What Changes July 1, 2026
Virginia's HB 15 / SB 48 extend the pay-or-quit notice for unpaid rent from 5 to 14 days under Va. Code 55.1-1245. Signed by Spanberger, effective July 1, 2026.
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Washington Drops the Certified-Mail Rule for Eviction Notices as HB 2664 Takes Effect
Washington's HB 2664 took effect June 11, 2026, ending the certified-mail requirement for eviction notices and restoring first-class mail under RCW 59.12.040. What changed and what did not.
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Washington Landlord-Tenant Laws (2026): Deposits, Rent Cap, and Tenant Rights
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.
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West Virginia Landlord-Tenant Laws (2026): Deposits, Entry, and Tenant Rights
West Virginia security deposit rules, 60-day return deadline, no fixed entry notice requirement, no repair-and-deduct, and no rent control. Updated 2026.
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Wisconsin Landlord-Tenant Laws (2026): Deposits, Notice, and Tenant Rights
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.
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Wyoming Landlord-Tenant Laws (2026): Deposits, Notice, and Tenant Rights
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.
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