Landlord guides
Practical guides for landlords.
Move-out inspections, deposit law, deductions, small-claims evidence. Field-tested by landlords who actually go to court, not legalese from people who don’t.
Documentation · 7 min read
How to document move-out damage for small claims court
What evidence wins deposit cases — and what gets thrown out. A field-tested checklist for landlords going to small claims.
Deductions · 6 min read
Normal wear and tear vs. damage: a landlord's guide
The line between deductible damage and non-deductible wear is the most-disputed area of landlord-tenant law. Examples and case patterns.
Documentation · 5 min read
What to photograph during a move-out inspection
A specific shot list — what frames a defensible move-out report, and what tenants exploit when the landlord skips it.
Compliance · 4 min read
Security deposit return deadline by state — the cheat sheet
Every state's statutory deadline at a glance. Miss it and you may forfeit your right to deduct anything.