The Small Landlord
Compliance Checklist
25 things that can get you sued — and how to stay protected. Free download.
Covers fair housing, security deposits, late fees, maintenance, and lease notices.
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What’s inside the checklist
5 sections, 25 items. Each one is a real liability vector for small landlords — with plain-English guidance on how to handle it.
Fair Housing Screening
Written criteria, consistent application, documenting denials, and state-specific protected classes — the #1 source of small landlord lawsuits.
Security Deposit Rules
State caps, escrow requirements, move-in documentation, return deadlines, and how to itemize deductions that hold up in court.
Late Fees & Rent Collection
State fee caps, grace period requirements, lease policy language, and maintaining a payment log that protects you in disputes.
Maintenance & Habitability
Emergency response timelines, documentation requirements, contractor records, and what 'habitable' legally means in your state.
Lease & Renewal Notices
Required notice periods, mandatory disclosures, rent increase notices, and the auto-renewal trap that catches landlords off guard.
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