Will Breaking My Lease Hurt My Credit Like Eviction?
See when a broken lease hits credit, how evictions show on screening, and how to stop collections.
NYC Rent Control vs Rent Stabilization: What’s the Difference?
Find out if your NYC apartment is controlled or stabilized and what to check before you pay a rent increase.
Wyoming Section 8 Rules: Landlords May Decline Vouchers
Wyoming’s Fair Housing Act doesn’t cover source of income. How Cheyenne Housing Authority’s lists work, its 2027 reporting rule, and how rent is figured.
Wisconsin Section 8 Rules: Lawful Source of Income Is Protected
Wisconsin’s open housing law protects lawful source of income, and cities may go further. What that means for vouchers, Dane County’s list, and complaints.
West Virginia Section 8 Rules: No Source-of-Income Protection
West Virginia law lets landlords refuse vouchers. The Fair Housing Act’s new home in Chapter 16B, CKHA’s paper-only waitlist, and what to bring.
Washington DC Section 8 Rules: No Credit Screens for Vouchers
DC law treats Section 8 as protected income and bars credit-score and income-level screens for subsidized renters. DCHA’s list is closed; LRSP explained.
Washington Section 8 Rules: Refusals Can Cost 4.5x Monthly Rent
RCW 59.18.255 bans source-of-income refusals statewide, changes income screening for voucher holders, and lets tenants sue for up to 4.5x the rent.
Virginia Section 8 Rules: Source-of-Funds Law and the 15-Day Clock
Virginia bans source-of-funds bias, but owners of 4 or fewer units are exempt and a landlord may move on after 15 days without approval. How it works.
Vermont Section 8 Rules: Landlords Can’t Refuse Public Assistance
Vermont bars refusing tenants who get housing assistance, with a 3-unit owner-occupied exemption. VSHA and Burlington waitlists and landlord incentives.
Utah Section 8 Rules: Source of Income Is a Protected Class
Utah’s Fair Housing Act bars refusing a tenant over rental assistance. Exemptions, the 180-day complaint window, and Salt Lake County’s closed lists.