Guides by State

Each state has its own rental laws

California

15.6 million Hispanics

California offers some of the strongest tenant protections in the USA, with rent increase caps and protection against unjust evictions.

Deposit: 2 months (unfurnished) / 3 months (furnished)Yes — maximum 5% + annual inflation

Texas

11.4 million Hispanics

Texas has no statewide rent control, but it offers specific protections for security deposits and eviction processes.

Deposit: No state limitNo statewide rent control

Florida

5.8 million Hispanics

Florida has a unique 7-day notice process for repairs and specific rules about security deposits.

Deposit: No state limitNo statewide rent control

New York

3.9 million Hispanics

New York has some of the strongest protections in the country, especially in New York City with rent control.

Deposit: 1 month of rentYes — in NYC and some cities

Illinois

2.3 million Hispanics

Illinois, especially Chicago, offers significant protections including interest on security deposits.

Deposit: No state limit (Chicago: 1.5 months)No state control (Chicago has ordinances)

Arizona

2.2 million Hispanics

Arizona requires landlords to keep the property habitable and has clear rules for deposits.

Deposit: 1.5 months of rentNo statewide rent control

New Jersey

2.0 million Hispanics

New Jersey has one of the strongest anti-eviction laws in the country, requiring just cause for all evictions.

Deposit: 1.5 months of rentSome cities have rent control

Colorado

1.3 million Hispanics

Colorado has significantly strengthened tenant rights in recent years with new protections.

Deposit: No state limitNo statewide rent control

Nevada

0.9 million Hispanics

Nevada has specific rules for Las Vegas and the rest of the state regarding evictions and deposits.

Deposit: 3 months of rentNo statewide rent control

Washington

0.9 million Hispanics

Washington has passed strong protections against evictions and limits on security deposits.

Deposit: No state limitNo statewide rent control

New Mexico

1.0 million Hispanics

New Mexico is one of the states with the highest percentage of Hispanic population and has clear rules about deposits and repairs.

Deposit: 1 month (leases under one year)No statewide rent control

Georgia

1.1 million Hispanics

Georgia has seen rapid growth of its Hispanic community. Its law requires the landlord to keep the home in good condition.

Deposit: No state limitNo statewide rent control

North Carolina

1.1 million Hispanics

North Carolina limits deposits according to the type of lease and requires them to be kept in a separate account.

Deposit: 1.5 months (monthly) / 2 months (longer)No statewide rent control

Virginia

0.9 million Hispanics

Virginia offers balanced protections with clear rules about deposits, repairs, and eviction notices.

Deposit: 2 months of rentNo statewide rent control

Pennsylvania

1.1 million Hispanics

Pennsylvania limits deposits and reduces the maximum allowed after the first year of lease.

Deposit: 2 months (1st year) / 1 month (after)No statewide rent control

Massachusetts

0.9 million Hispanics

Massachusetts has one of the strictest deposit laws in the country, with strong penalties for landlords who break it.

Deposit: 1 month of rentProhibited at the state level

Maryland

0.7 million Hispanics

Maryland limits deposits and requires the landlord to pay interest on the money held.

Deposit: 1 month of rentSome counties have rent control

Oregon

0.6 million Hispanics

Oregon was the first state to pass statewide rent control, limiting how much rent can rise each year.

Deposit: No state limitYes — statewide annual cap

Connecticut

0.6 million Hispanics

Connecticut limits deposits based on your age and has local fair rent commissions.

Deposit: 2 months (1 month if you are 62+)Local fair rent commissions

Michigan

0.6 million Hispanics

Michigan limits deposits and requires strict deadlines to claim damages after move-out.

Deposit: 1.5 months of rentNo statewide rent control

Utah

0.5 million Hispanics

Utah requires the landlord to keep the home habitable and has clear rules about deposit returns.

Deposit: No state limitNo statewide rent control

Washington D.C.

0.07 million Hispanics

The nation capital has rent control and some of the strongest tenant protections in the country.

Deposit: 1 month of rentYes — rent control in many units

Oklahoma

0.5 million Hispanics

Oklahoma has straightforward rules about deposits, repairs, and eviction notices for non-payment.

Deposit: No state limitNo statewide rent control

Wisconsin

0.4 million Hispanics

Wisconsin protects tenants with detailed rules about deposits, disclosures, and repairs.

Deposit: No state limitNo statewide rent control