Laws & Regulations

Alaska property management laws—mandatory licensing, owner disclosure rules, and security deposit timelines (14 days with agreement, 30 days without).

Arkansas property management laws and regulations—licensing requirements from the Arkansas Real Estate Commission, 60 classroom hours, and the state licensing exam.

Delaware property management laws—broker license for leasing, 5-day notice to quit for non-payment, fair housing compliance, and tenant screening rules.

Hawaii property management laws—real estate license requirement, the same-island rule for out-of-state owners, and leasing classification as a real estate activity.

Idaho property management laws—no broker license required (since 1981), habitability requirements, security deposit rules, and lease/eviction procedures.

Pennsylvania property management laws—real estate broker license requirement, Pennsylvania Landlord Tenant Act compliance, and fair-housing obligations.

Rhode Island property management laws—real estate broker license, one-month security deposit cap, 20-day deposit-return window, and PM compliance rules.

South Carolina property management laws—property-manager-in-charge license, 30-day deposit return, habitability standards, and Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.

South Dakota property management laws—no broker license required, one-month deposit cap, 14-day deposit return, and federally insured rental-funds account rule.

Tennessee property management laws—real estate license required, owner-disclosure lease requirement, 30-day deposit return, and URLTA tenant-rights protections.

Utah property management laws—real estate license required, 30-day deposit return, 3-day eviction notices, and Utah Fit Premises Act habitability standards.

Vermont property management laws—no broker license required, 14-day deposit return, Essential Maintenance Practices for lead, and habitability standards.

Virginia property management laws—real estate broker license, two-month security deposit cap, 45-day return window, and VRLTA tenant-rights protections.

West Virginia property management laws—real estate broker license with 90 hours of education, written eviction notice requirement, and habitable-condition duty.

Wisconsin property management laws—real estate broker license required, 21-day security deposit return, 12-hour entry notice, and ATCP 134 rental-practices rules.

Wyoming property management laws—real estate broker license required, 30-day deposit return, 3-day rent-default notice, and habitability standards under state law.

Massachusetts property management laws—real estate license for leasing, condo/community association exemptions, and rent-increase and rental practice rules.

Minnesota property management laws—broker license requirement (or operating under one), 90-hour coursework, and compliance with Minnesota state statutes.

Mississippi property management laws—active real estate sales license, 60 classroom hours of approved real estate coursework, and rental compliance rules.

Missouri property management laws—landlord-tenant rules, license requirements (with limited exemptions), late-fee guidelines, and local-rule considerations.

Montana property management laws—written agreement requirement (verbal agreements not recognized), licensing tiers, and required PM contract components.

New Hampshire property management laws—licensing requirements, landlord habitability obligations (heat, plumbing, electric), and local standards for managers.

New Mexico property management laws—broker license requirement, NM Regulation and Licensing Department oversight, and minimum residential standards.

North Dakota property management laws—North Dakota Real Estate Commission oversight, Attorney General consumer protection, and leasing/maintenance rules.

Ohio property management laws—Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Real Estate oversight, local health/safety codes, and Attorney General enforcement.

Oklahoma property management laws—Oklahoma Real Estate Commission (OREC) enforcement, Real Estate License Code, and Real Estate Development Act rules.

Oregon property management laws—Oregon Real Estate Agency licensing (Property Manager, Principal Broker, Real Estate Broker), reporting, and renewal deadlines.

Colorado property management laws—real estate broker license requirement (168 hours of education), landlord-tenant law compliance, and continuing education needs.

Connecticut property management laws—real estate broker license requirement, 60 hours of classroom education, and lease agreement compliance for property managers.

Florida property management laws—real estate license for leasing activities, habitability requirements under Florida Statutes, and financial transaction compliance.

Georgia property management laws—real estate broker license for collecting rent and leasing, Georgia Real Estate Commission oversight, and employee-exception rules.

Illinois property management laws—IDFPR licensing oversight, age and education requirements, plus Landlord and Tenant Act habitability obligations.

Indiana property management laws—real estate license for leasing or managing, 30-hour PM coursework, plus lease, deposit, and fair housing compliance.

Iowa property management laws—real estate broker license requirement, direct-employee exemption, age and education minimums, and Iowa real estate oversight.

Kansas property management laws—Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, community association manager rules, and habitability standards for rental properties.

Kentucky property management laws—real estate license for brokerage activities, fair housing compliance, security deposit rules, and lease standards.

Louisiana property management laws—real estate license requirement, security deposit return within one month, habitability standards, and legal eviction procedures.

Maine property management laws—legal obligations for repairs, owner duties (heat, water, structure), licensing requirements, and habitability compliance.

Maryland property management laws—licensing standards, habitability requirements, the one-month security deposit cap (Oct 2024), and HOA management rules.

Michigan property management laws—broker license requirement (with employee exemption), Michigan Public Act compliance, and required PM account standards.

Nebraska property management laws—real estate broker license (age 19, HS diploma, 180 hours of education), rent collection, and property maintenance duties.

Nevada property management laws—real estate broker license requirement, Nevada Revised Statutes compliance, and Nevada Administrative Code regulations.

New Jersey property management laws—tenant rights, safety standards, eviction protections, and the New Jersey Landlord-Tenant Law for residential properties.

New York property management laws—real estate broker license for managing rentals, landlord habitability duties, and rental agreement procedural requirements.

North Carolina property management laws—leasing practices, tenant rights, property standards, HOA regulations, and the North Carolina Planned Community Act.

Texas property management laws—TREC broker-license requirement, trust-account oversight, 30-day deposit return, and Texas Property Code landlord-tenant protections.

Washington property management laws—real estate broker license required, 21-day security deposit return, separate deposit account, and RLTA tenant protections.

Alabama property management licensing—19+ age requirement, 60-hour pre-license + 30-hour post-license courses, AREC oversight, and biennial 15-hour CE renewal.

Arizona property management licensing—real estate broker license, 90-hour pre-license course, ADRE exam, and 24-hour continuing-education renewal every two years.

California property management licensing—DRE real estate license, college-level coursework, exam and background check, 45-hour CE every four years.

Connecticut property management licensing—real estate broker license, 60 classroom hours, broker exam, and optional CPM/CAM certifications for credibility.

Florida property management licensing—real estate broker license for fee-based managers, 18+ age requirement, FREC oversight, and biennial CE renewal.

Georgia property management licensing—Georgia real estate license, 75-hour pre-license + 25-hour post-license courses, and 36 CE hours every four years.

Kansas property management licensing—optional salesperson or broker license, 30-hour pre-exam course, KREC oversight, and 12 CE hours every two years.

Arizona property management laws—mandatory real estate license, designated trust accounts for client funds, and required rental agreement documentation.

California property management laws—rental agreement requirements, fee and late-fee disclosures, lease term specifications, and tenant financial-matter rules.

Alabama property management laws and regulations—broker license requirement, fair housing compliance, and the Alabama Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.