ryancdossey1/2026-landlord-vs-tenant-state-rankings-index huggingface dataset:
Alabama (AL) — Landlord vs. Tenant Law Profile
Overall score: 4 out of 5 — Landlord-Friendly
Primary statute: Alabama Code Title 35, Chapter 9A-421 through 9A-461

Formal landlord-tenant act:
score: 4
details: Alabama Code § 35-9A-101
Rent control:
score: 5
details: No statewide program; local control preempted by Alabama Code § 11-80-8.1 (1993)
Regulatory burdens:
score: 5
Eviction costs:
score: 3
details: $250-300+ filing costs in several counties (Tenth Judicial Circuit Court)
Eviction timelines:
score: 4
details: 5-7 weeks; eviction rate 3.8% in 2018 (Eviction Lab)
Notice periods:
score: 4
details: 7 business days for nonpayment; 30 days for month-to-month leases
Property tax:
score: 4
details: 0.38-0.41% effective rate; up to 0.65% in Jefferson County (Birmingham)
Adverse possession:
score: 4
details: 20 years continuous; 10 years with color of title
Security deposits:
score: 4
details: Capped at 1 month's rent; 60-day return window (A.C. 35-9A-201)
Late fees:
score: 3
details: No caps; 'unreasonable' fees contestable (A.C. § 35-9A-421)
Alaska (AK) — Landlord vs. Tenant Law Profile
Overall score: 3.8 out of 5 — Somewhat Landlord-Friendly
Primary statute: Alaska Statutes Title 34, Chapter 03

Formal landlord-tenant act:
score: 4
details: Alaska Statutes Title 34, Chapter 03
Rent control:
score: 5
details: No rent control programs; Anchorage considered relocation assistance
Regulatory burdens:
score: 5
Eviction costs:
score: 4
details: $150 filing; $250 if damages exceed $100K (Alaska Court System)
Eviction timelines:
score: 3
details: 6-8 weeks uncontested; eviction rate 2.8%; weather/distance delays
Notice periods:
score: 4
details: 7 days pay-or-quit; 5 days for some violations; 10 days most lease violations (A.S. § 34.03.220)
Property tax:
score: 4
details: Anchorage 1.29%; rural Arctic as low as 0.29%
Adverse possession:
score: 3
details: 10 years good faith; 7 years with color of title
Security deposits:
score: 4
details: Capped at 2 months' rent; 30-day return; interest-bearing account required (A.S. § 34.03.070)
Late fees:
score: 3
details: No cap; must be 'reasonable' and specified in guide (A.S. § 34.03.020)
Arizona (AZ) — Landlord vs. Tenant Law Profile
Overall score: 4.2 out of 5 — Landlord-Friendly
Primary statute: Arizona Revised Statutes Chapter 33

Formal landlord-tenant act:
score: 4
details: A.R.S. § 33-1368
Rent control:
score: 5
details: Preempted by state legislature (A.R.S. § 33-1329 and § 33-1416)
Regulatory burdens:
score: 4
Eviction costs:
score: 4
details: $65 Justice Court; $218 Superior Court; ~$3000 lost rent possible in Maricopa (Eviction Lab)
Eviction timelines:
score: 4
details: 2-4 weeks uncontested; short statutory notice periods
Notice periods:
score: 5
details: 5-day written notice for nonpayment/serious violations (A.R.S. § 33-1368); 10 days for fixable issues
Property tax:
score: 4
details: ~0.44% effective rate; rising property values with surging growth
Adverse possession:
score: 4
details: 10 years continuous (A.R.S. § 12-526)
Security deposits:
score: 3
details: 14-day return with itemized list; shorter than other landlord-friendly states
Late fees:
score: 5
details: Mobile homes: $5/day cap from 6th day (A.R.S. §33-1414); apartments: no cap, 'reasonableness'
Arkansas (AR) — Landlord vs. Tenant Law Profile
Overall score: 4.1 out of 5 — Landlord-Friendly
Primary statute: Arkansas Code Title 18

Formal landlord-tenant act:
score: 4
details: Arkansas Code Title 18
Rent control:
score: 5
details: No statewide program; reinforced by House Bill 1706
Regulatory burdens:
score: 5
Eviction costs:
score: 5
details: $65-80 District Court (Fort Smith); $165 Circuit Court
Eviction timelines:
score: 5
details: 2-4 weeks under normal circumstances
Notice periods:
score: 4
details: 5-day notice for nonpayment; 14 days for lease violations
Property tax:
score: 4
details: 0.53% effective rate; Little Rock highest at 1.4% (City of Little Rock)
Adverse possession:
score: 3
details: 7 years with deed/color-of-title + taxes for improved; 15 years for unimproved
Security deposits:
score: 4
details: Capped at 2 months' rent; 60-day return; itemized deductions (A.C. §§ 18-16-304)
Late fees:
score: 3
details: No cap; courts consider 5-10% reasonable (A.C. §§ 18-17-401)
California (CA) — Landlord vs. Tenant Law Profile
Overall score: 1.9 out of 5 — Strongly Tenant-Friendly
Primary statute: Prop 13, Assembly Bill 12, Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482)

Formal landlord-tenant act:
score: 1
details: Assembly Bill 1482, Prop 13, AB 12
Rent control:
score: 1
details: AB 1482: CPI + 5% cap (max 10%); cities like SF have additional ordinances
Regulatory burdens:
score: 2
Eviction costs:
score: 2
details: $240-385 filing costs; contested cases add thousands
Eviction timelines:
score: 2
details: 30-45+ days uncontested; 6-10 weeks contested; 2025 reforms extended further
Notice periods:
score: 2
details: 3-day pay/cure or quit; just-cause rules block many no-cause evictions
Property tax:
score: 3
details: ~1% base rate (Prop 13); high absolute bills due to property values
Adverse possession:
score: 2
details: 5 years continuous + claim of right + taxes paid (C.C.P. § 325)
Security deposits:
score: 2
details: AB 12: 1 month's rent cap; 21-day return; itemized deductions (CA DOJ)
Late fees:
score: 2
details: Must be 'reasonable'; courts scrutinize; 5-10% typical
Colorado (CO) — Landlord vs. Tenant Law Profile
Overall score: 3.5 out of 5 — Somewhat Landlord-Friendly
Primary statute: Colorado Revised Statutes Title 13

Formal landlord-tenant act:
score: 3
details: Colorado Revised Statutes Title 13
Rent control:
score: 5
details: Preempted; pet rent capped (H.B. 23-1068)
Regulatory burdens:
score: 4
Eviction costs:
score: 3
details: Jefferson County sheriff: $130; Denver answer filing: $100
Eviction timelines:
score: 3
details: 2-8 weeks; 90 days notice for no-fault evictions since April 2024 (H.B. 24-1098)
Notice periods:
score: 3
details: 10-day for nonpayment; 3-10 days for breaches; 90 days for no-fault (C.R.S. § 38-12-1303)
Property tax:
score: 4
details: ~0.51% effective; lower outside Front Range; highest in Broomfield/Adams/Douglas
Adverse possession:
score: 4
details: 18 years continuous & hostile; color of title exceptions
Security deposits:
score: 3
details: 1 month cap; 30-day return (60 if in lease); no normal wear/tear charges (C.R.S. § 38-12-507)
Late fees:
score: 3
details: Usually $50 or 5% of rent; 7-day notice before charging; 180-day notice before due date
Connecticut (CT) — Landlord vs. Tenant Law Profile
Overall score: 3.5 out of 5 — Somewhat Landlord-Friendly
Primary statute: Connecticut General Statutes Title 47a, Chapter 830-32

Formal landlord-tenant act:
score: 3
details: Connecticut General Statutes Title 47a
Rent control:
score: 5
details: No statewide program; Fair Rent Commissions in Hartford/New Haven challenge 'excessive' hikes
Regulatory burdens:
score: 5
Eviction costs:
score: 3
details: $80-100 filing; $50-100 sheriff; ~$300-600 total uncontested
Eviction timelines:
score: 3
details: 4-8 weeks uncontested (CT Judicial Branch)
Notice periods:
score: 4
details: 3-day notice to quit for nonpayment; 10-30 days for other breaches (CT Judicial Branch)
Property tax:
score: 3
details: 1-2% effective; less variation due to small/urbanized state
Adverse possession:
score: 4
details: 15 years continuous use
Security deposits:
score: 3
details: 2 months' rent cap (unfurnished); 21-day return or 15 days after forwarding address (CT DCP)
Late fees:
score: 2
details: SB 998: $5/day max $50 OR 5% of rent (whichever lower); 9-day grace period
Delaware (DE) — Landlord vs. Tenant Law Profile
Overall score: 4 out of 5 — Landlord-Friendly
Primary statute: Delaware Code Title 25 Chapter 53

Formal landlord-tenant act:
score: 4
details: Delaware Code Title 25 Chapter 53
Rent control:
score: 5
details: No statewide program; free legal representation for low-income in housing cases
Regulatory burdens:
score: 5
Eviction costs:
score: 4
details: $45 Justice of Peace Court; ~$100-200 total (Delaware Courts)
Eviction timelines:
score: 4
details: 2-6 weeks uncontested; rates declining per Eviction Lab; Wilmington ~10%
Notice periods:
score: 3
details: 5-day for nonpayment; 7 days for lease violations; 10-12 days for mobile homes
Property tax:
score: 4
details: ~0.5-0.6% effective; New Castle County recently cut rates; total ~0.76%
Adverse possession:
score: 4
details: 20 years continuous, hostile possession
Security deposits:
score: 4
details: 2 months' rent cap; 20-30 day return with itemized statement (Del. Code Title 25 § 5501)
Late fees:
score: 3
details: No cap if specified in lease; must be 'reasonable'
Florida (FL) — Landlord vs. Tenant Law Profile
Overall score: 4.3 out of 5 — Strongly Landlord-Friendly
Primary statute: Florida Statutes Chapter 83, Part II

Formal landlord-tenant act:
score: 4
details: Florida Statutes Chapter 83
Rent control:
score: 5
details: Preempted by H.B. 1417 (2023) and Live Local Act S.B. 102
Regulatory burdens:
score: 5
Eviction costs:
score: 4
details: ~$185 filing; $50-75 sheriff (Florida Courts)
Eviction timelines:
score: 4
details: 2-6 weeks uncontested; rates down most metros except Jacksonville/Gainesville (Eviction Lab)
Notice periods:
score: 5
details: 3-day for nonpayment; 7-day for noncompliance (F.S. § 83-56)
Property tax:
score: 4
details: 0.89-0.99% effective; 10% Non-Homestead Cap on assessed value increases (Miami-Dade)
Adverse possession:
score: 4
details: 7 years with claim + taxes; 10 years without color of title
Security deposits:
score: 4
details: No statutory cap; 15-60 day return (F.S. § 83-49)
Late fees:
score: 4
details: ~5% typical; mobile homes: $20 or 20% cap (F.S. § 83-56)
Georgia (GA) — Landlord vs. Tenant Law Profile
Overall score: 4.3 out of 5 — Strongly Landlord-Friendly
Primary statute: Georgia Code Title 44, Chapter 7

Formal landlord-tenant act:
score: 4
details: Georgia Code Title 44, Chapter 7
Rent control:
score: 5
details: No programs; preempted at city/county level
Regulatory burdens:
score: 4
Eviction costs:
score: 4
details: $100-120 filing; $60 Magistrate Court Fulton County (O.C.G.A. § 15-10-80)
Eviction timelines:
score: 4
details: 3-6 weeks; shorter for uncontested
Notice periods:
score: 5
details: 3-day for nonpayment; no statutory window for lease violations (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-50)
Property tax:
score: 4
details: 0.77-0.83% effective; 5% penalty after 120 days late, up to 20% (O.C.G.A. § 48-2-40-44)
Adverse possession:
score: 4
details: 20 years continuous; 7 years with color of title
Security deposits:
score: 4
details: 1 month unless lease says otherwise; 30-day return (O.C.G.A. § 44-7-30 to 37)
Late fees:
score: 4
details: No cap; must be reasonable (O.C.G.A. § 44-7)
Hawaii (HI) — Landlord vs. Tenant Law Profile
Overall score: 3.5 out of 5 — Somewhat Landlord-Friendly
Primary statute: Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 521

Formal landlord-tenant act:
score: 3
details: Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 521
Rent control:
score: 5
details: No statewide program; temporary exceptions (e.g., Maui disaster freeze)
Regulatory burdens:
score: 4
Eviction costs:
score: 3
details: $120 District Court + $10 surcharge; ~$130-160 initial (Hawaii DCCA)
Eviction timelines:
score: 3
details: 4-8 weeks uncontested; mandatory mediation for nonpayment stretches timeline
Notice periods:
score: 4
details: 5-day for nonpayment; 10-day for lease violations (H.R.S. § 521-68)
Property tax:
score: 2
details: Higher due to high assessed values/cost of living; varies by island
Adverse possession:
score: 4
details: 20 years; 5-7 years with color of title + taxes (H.R.S. § 657-31 to 35, § 893-26 to 27)
Security deposits:
score: 4
details: 1 month's rent cap; separate pet deposit; 14-day return
Late fees:
score: 3
details: 8% of rent cap (H.R.S. 521, Section 21(f))
Idaho (ID) — Landlord vs. Tenant Law Profile
Overall score: 4.1 out of 5 — Landlord-Friendly
Primary statute: Idaho Code Title 55, Chapters 3 and 20

Formal landlord-tenant act:
score: 3
details: Idaho Code Title 55
Rent control:
score: 5
details: Preempted (I.C. § 55-307); H.B. 545 ended Boise Section 8 ordinance
Regulatory burdens:
score: 5
Eviction costs:
score: 4
details: $166 filing; $10-100 service; $136 tenant response; $221 District Court
Eviction timelines:
score: 4
details: 4-8 weeks typical; some nonpayment cases 2-3 weeks (I.C. § 6-310)
Notice periods:
score: 4
details: 3-day pay/cure or quit (I.C. § 6-303)
Property tax:
score: 4
details: 0.48% average; Boise 0.64%; Pocatello highest at 0.84%
Adverse possession:
score: 4
details: 20 years strict; 5 years with color of title + taxes + improvements (I.C. § 5-210)
Security deposits:
score: 4
details: No cap; 21-day return (30 if lease provides)
Late fees:
score: 4
details: No statewide caps (I.C. 55-314)
Illinois (IL) — Landlord vs. Tenant Law Profile
Overall score: 2.8 out of 5 — Somewhat Tenant-Friendly
Primary statute: 765 Illinois Compiled Statutes 705

Formal landlord-tenant act:
score: 2
details: 765 Illinois Compiled Statutes 705; Chicago RLTO
Rent control:
score: 5
details: Preempted by Rent Control Preemption Act (50 I.L.C.S. § 825); H.B. 255 attempts repeal
Regulatory burdens:
score: 3
Eviction costs:
score: 3
details: $204 Cook County filing; ~$60 sheriff; $260-300 typical uncontested
Eviction timelines:
score: 3
details: 3-8 weeks; varies by county; Cook/DuPage/Lake on upper end
Notice periods:
score: 3
details: 10-day written notice to quit; Chicago RLTO: 5 days to pay; up to 4 months for no-cause long-term
Property tax:
score: 1
details: 1.83% effective; among highest in country; higher in core Cook County
Adverse possession:
score: 3
details: 20 years; 7 years with color of title + taxes (735 I.L.C.S. § 5-13-101 and § 5-13-109)
Security deposits:
score: 3
details: 30-day return statewide; 45 in Chicago; interest after 6 months (765 I.L.C.S. § 710)
Late fees:
score: 3
details: Liquidated damages; no cap statewide; Chicago: $10 first $500, 5% after (770 I.L.C.S. § 5-9.20)
Indiana (IN) — Landlord vs. Tenant Law Profile
Overall score: 3.8 out of 5 — Somewhat Landlord-Friendly
Primary statute: Indiana Code Title 32, Article 31

Formal landlord-tenant act:
score: 3
details: Indiana Code Title 32, Article 31
Rent control:
score: 5
details: No programs; preempted statewide
Regulatory burdens:
score: 4
Eviction costs:
score: 4
details: Modest filing fees; ~$100-200 typical
Eviction timelines:
score: 4
details: 2-4 weeks typical for uncontested
Notice periods:
score: 4
details: 10-day notice for nonpayment; immediate for certain violations
Property tax:
score: 4
details: ~0.84% effective; constitutional cap at 1% for homesteads
Adverse possession:
score: 4
details: 10 years continuous; shorter with color of title
Security deposits:
score: 4
details: No statutory cap; reasonable deposit allowed
Late fees:
score: 4
details: No cap; must be in lease terms
Iowa (IA) — Landlord vs. Tenant Law Profile
Overall score: 3.3 out of 5 — Somewhat Landlord-Friendly
Primary statute: Iowa Code Chapter 562A

Formal landlord-tenant act:
score: 4
details: Iowa Code Chapter 562A
Rent control:
score: 5
details: No statewide program; preempted
Regulatory burdens:
score: 3
Eviction costs:
score: 4
details: $95 filing; additional service fees
Eviction timelines:
score: 4
details: 2-4 weeks for nonpayment; varies by county
Notice periods:
score: 4
details: 3-day for nonpayment; 7-day for lease violations (Iowa Code § 562A.27)
Property tax:
score: 2
details: ~1.57% effective; among higher rates; varies significantly by county
Adverse possession:
score: 3
details: 10 years continuous; 5 years with color of title + taxes
Security deposits:
score: 3
details: 2 months' rent cap; 30-day return (Iowa Code § 562A.12)
Late fees:
score: 2
details: Daily cap of $12/day per $1,000 monthly rent or $20/day total max
Kansas (KS) — Landlord vs. Tenant Law Profile
Overall score: 4.3 out of 5 — Strongly Landlord-Friendly
Primary statute: Kansas Statutes Chapter 58, Article 25

Formal landlord-tenant act:
score: 4
details: Kansas Statutes Chapter 58, Article 25
Rent control:
score: 5
details: No programs; no local authority to impose
Regulatory burdens:
score: 5
Eviction costs:
score: 4
details: $49-200 depending on court; modest overall
Eviction timelines:
score: 4
details: 2-4 weeks typical; streamlined process
Notice periods:
score: 5
details: 3-day for nonpayment; 14-day for lease violations (K.S.A. § 58-2564)
Property tax:
score: 3
details: ~1.32% effective; higher than national average
Adverse possession:
score: 4
details: 15 years continuous; shorter with color of title
Security deposits:
score: 3
details: 1 month (unfurnished) or 1.5 months (furnished); 30-day return
Late fees:
score: 5
details: No cap; flexibility for landlords
Kentucky (KY) — Landlord vs. Tenant Law Profile
Overall score: 4.2 out of 5 — Landlord-Friendly
Primary statute: Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 383

Formal landlord-tenant act:
score: 3
details: Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 383
Rent control:
score: 5
details: No programs; preempted statewide
Regulatory burdens:
score: 5
Eviction costs:
score: 4
details: ~$30-65 filing District Court; very affordable
Eviction timelines:
score: 4
details: 3-7 days for nonpayment; among fastest in nation
Notice periods:
score: 4
details: 7-day for nonpayment; 14-day for lease violations
Property tax:
score: 4
details: ~0.83% effective; moderate
Adverse possession:
score: 4
details: 15 years continuous; 7 years with color of title + taxes
Security deposits:
score: 4
details: No statutory cap; must hold in separate account; refund on move-out
Late fees:
score: 5
details: No cap; broad landlord discretion
Louisiana (LA) — Landlord vs. Tenant Law Profile
Overall score: 4.2 out of 5 — Strongly Landlord-Friendly
Primary statute: Louisiana Civil Code Articles 2668-2729

Formal landlord-tenant act:
score: 4
details: Louisiana Civil Code Articles 2668-2729
Rent control:
score: 5
details: No programs; no local authority
Regulatory burdens:
score: 5
Eviction costs:
score: 4
details: $150-300 typical; includes court and sheriff fees
Eviction timelines:
score: 5
details: 1-3 weeks; among fastest in country
Notice periods:
score: 5
details: 5-day for nonpayment; immediate for certain violations (La. C.C.P. Art. 4701)
Property tax:
score: 5
details: ~0.55% effective; among lowest in nation
Adverse possession:
score: 4
details: 30 years (longest); 10 years with just title + good faith (La. C.C. Art. 3486)
Security deposits:
score: 3
details: No statutory cap; 30-day return with itemized deductions
Late fees:
score: 5
details: No cap; landlord discretion
Maine (ME) — Landlord vs. Tenant Law Profile
Overall score: 3.9 out of 5 — Somewhat Landlord-Friendly
Primary statute: Maine Revised Statutes Title 14

Formal landlord-tenant act:
score: 4
details: Maine Revised Statutes Title 14
Rent control:
score: 3
details: Portland enacted rent control; limited statewide measures
Regulatory burdens:
score: 5
Eviction costs:
score: 5
details: $50-100 filing; relatively low
Eviction timelines:
score: 4
details: 4-6 weeks typical; can extend with tenant defenses
Notice periods:
score: 4
details: 7-day for nonpayment; 30-day for lease violations (14 M.R.S. § 6002)
Property tax:
score: 4
details: ~1.09% effective; varies significantly by municipality
Adverse possession:
score: 4
details: 20 years continuous
Security deposits:
score: 3
details: 2 months' rent cap; 30-day return (14 M.R.S. § 6032)
Late fees:
score: 3
details: 4% of rent cap after 15-day grace period
Maryland (MD) — Landlord vs. Tenant Law Profile
Overall score: 3.5 out of 5 — Somewhat Landlord-Friendly
Primary statute: Maryland Code Real Property Title 8

Formal landlord-tenant act:
score: 3
details: Maryland Code Real Property Title 8
Rent control:
score: 4
details: Some local programs; Montgomery County and Takoma Park have limits
Regulatory burdens:
score: 4
Eviction costs:
score: 5
details: $15-50 filing District Court; among cheapest
Eviction timelines:
score: 3
details: 2-4 weeks for nonpayment; can extend in Baltimore City
Notice periods:
score: 3
details: No notice required for nonpayment before filing; 30 days for month-to-month
Property tax:
score: 3
details: ~1.07% effective; Baltimore City has highest in state
Adverse possession:
score: 4
details: 20 years continuous
Security deposits:
score: 2
details: 2 months' rent cap; 45-day return; must be in escrow account (Md. Code Real Prop. § 8-203)
Late fees:
score: 3
details: 5% of monthly rent cap; reasonable and in lease
Massachusetts (MA) — Landlord vs. Tenant Law Profile
Overall score: 3 out of 5 — Balanced / Somewhat Tenant-Friendly
Primary statute: Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186

Formal landlord-tenant act:
score: 3
details: Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186
Rent control:
score: 5
details: No statewide program since 1994 repeal; local efforts emerging
Regulatory burdens:
score: 4
Eviction costs:
score: 1
details: $240+ filing; among most expensive with attorney fees
Eviction timelines:
score: 2
details: 6-12 weeks minimum; among slowest; court backlogs common
Notice periods:
score: 3
details: 14-day for nonpayment; 30-day for lease violations; no self-help eviction
Property tax:
score: 2
details: ~1.15% effective; higher in metro Boston
Adverse possession:
score: 4
details: 20 years continuous
Security deposits:
score: 2
details: 1 month's rent cap; separate escrow; 30-day return (M.G.L. Ch. 186 § 15B)
Late fees:
score: 2
details: No statutory cap but courts limit; must be reasonable
Michigan (MI) — Landlord vs. Tenant Law Profile
Overall score: 3.9 out of 5 — Somewhat Landlord-Friendly
Primary statute: Michigan Compiled Laws Chapter 554

Formal landlord-tenant act:
score: 3
details: Michigan Compiled Laws Chapter 554
Rent control:
score: 5
details: Preempted statewide (MCL § 123.411)
Regulatory burdens:
score: 5
Eviction costs:
score: 3
details: $45-70 filing District Court; $50-100 service
Eviction timelines:
score: 4
details: 3-5 weeks typical; streamlined for nonpayment
Notice periods:
score: 5
details: 7-day for nonpayment; immediate for certain violations (MCL § 600.5714)
Property tax:
score: 1
details: ~1.38% effective; among highest; Detroit rates particularly high
Adverse possession:
score: 4
details: 15 years continuous
Security deposits:
score: 3
details: 1.5 months' rent cap; 30-day return with itemized list (MCL § 554.602-616)
Late fees:
score: 5
details: No statewide cap; landlord discretion
Minnesota (MN) — Landlord vs. Tenant Law Profile
Overall score: 3.3 out of 5 — Somewhat Landlord-Friendly
Primary statute: Minnesota Statutes Chapter 504B

Formal landlord-tenant act:
score: 3
details: Minnesota Statutes Chapter 504B
Rent control:
score: 4
details: St. Paul enacted 3% cap (2021); Minneapolis considering limits
Regulatory burdens:
score: 4
Eviction costs:
score: 3
details: $285 filing fee; above average
Eviction timelines:
score: 3
details: 3-6 weeks; varies by county; Hennepin County tends slower
Notice periods:
score: 3
details: 14-day for nonpayment; 30-day for other breaches (Minn. Stat. § 504B.135)
Property tax:
score: 2
details: ~1.11% effective; Twin Cities metro higher
Adverse possession:
score: 4
details: 15 years continuous
Security deposits:
score: 4
details: No statutory cap; 21-day return with itemized statement
Late fees:
score: 3
details: 8% of overdue rent cap
Mississippi (MS) — Landlord vs. Tenant Law Profile
Overall score: 4.2 out of 5 — Landlord-Friendly
Primary statute: Mississippi Code Title 89, Chapter 8

Formal landlord-tenant act:
score: 4
details: Mississippi Code Title 89, Chapter 8
Rent control:
score: 5
details: No programs; no local authority
Regulatory burdens:
score: 5
Eviction costs:
score: 4
details: $50-100 Justice Court filing; very affordable
Eviction timelines:
score: 4
details: 2-4 weeks; among faster processes
Notice periods:
score: 5
details: 3-day for nonpayment; 30-day for lease violations (Miss. Code § 89-8-13)
Property tax:
score: 5
details: ~0.63% effective; among lowest in nation
Adverse possession:
score: 4
details: 10 years continuous; color of title reduces period
Security deposits:
score: 4
details: No statutory cap on amount; 45-day return (Miss. Code § 89-8-21)
Late fees:
score: 5
details: No cap; landlord discretion