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State law updates · Latest
2026 Rent Increase Caps, State by State
California, Oregon, and Washington all adjusted their allowable rent increases this year. Here's what small landlords need to know before serving a notice.
June 18, 2026 · 6 min read · Landlord Almanac Editors
- Security deposits
Five Security Deposit Mistakes That Cost Landlords in Court
Deposit disputes are the single most common landlord-tenant case in small claims. These are the errors we see most often — and how to avoid them.
May 2, 2026 · 8 min read - Practice notes
When You Really Need a Lawyer (and When You Don't)
Small landlords handle most of their own paperwork. Here are the six situations where hiring counsel usually pays for itself several times over.
April 11, 2026 · 5 min read