10 worst states to be a landlord (avoid these risky markets)
- Ten states in 2025 present the most challenges for landlords due to restrictive laws, high taxes, and slow eviction processes.
- These states face anti-landlord legislation such as no-fault eviction bans, strict rent control, and lengthy eviction notice requirements.
- Examples include Connecticut's 1.92% property tax and prolonged evictions, California’s strict rent increase caps, and New Jersey’s highest property tax at 2.49%.
- One Rockland couple spent two years and $80,000 removing a non-paying tenant who damaged their property without local officials’ response.
- Landlords can reduce risks by using TurboTenant’s state-specific, compliant lease agreements relied on by over 750,000 nationwide as of 2025.
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10 worst states to be a landlord (avoid these risky markets) Juggling uncooperative tenants, costly repairs, and looming vacancies is a fast-track recipe for burnout. And in the worst states to be a landlord, strict regulations serve a dish that’s hard to swallow. To help you steer clear of risky rental markets, TurboTenant analyzed key legal and financial factors, like steep property tax rates, strict rent control laws, and clogged eviction cou…
10 worst states to be a landlord
Juggling uncooperative tenants, costly repairs, and looming vacancies is a fast-track recipe for burnout. And in the worst states to be a landlord, strict regulations serve a dish that’s hard to swallow. To help you steer clear of risky rental markets, TurboTenant analyzed key legal and financial factors, like steep property tax rates, strict rent control laws, and clogged eviction courts. Based on these findings, here are 10 states where ownin…
Stay Compliant with TurboTenant’s AI and State-Specific Leases
Why Lease Compliance Matters for Landlords It goes without saying that a written lease agreement is an essential part of renting to a new tenant. However, you can’t use just any old rental contract that you find online. All lease agreements must comply with federal, state, and local landlord-tenant laws. If not, the tenant may be able to terminate the lease early, and the landlord could face legal consequences such as fines and lawsuits. Since l…
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