Required Landlord Disclosures by State

Alabama

Required Disclosures:

• Property manager/owner name and address
• Security deposit location (if held in financial institution)
• Known defects affecting habitability

Legal Authority: Ala. Code §§ 35-9A-201 to 35-9A-207

Alaska

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name, address, and phone number (or authorized agent)
• Security deposit location and account number
• Move-in condition checklist
• Last month's rent vs. security deposit clarification

Legal Authority: Alaska Stat. § 34.03.020

Arizona

Required Disclosures:

• Property manager's name and address
• Owner's or authorized agent's name and address
• Bed bug infestation history (past 12 months)
• Shared utility arrangements
• Security deposit location

Bedbug Specific Requirements:

• Must disclose known infestation in unit or building within 12 months
• Disclosure must occur before lease signing

Legal Authority: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 33-1314, § 33-1319

Arkansas

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name and address (or property manager's)
• Security deposit information
• Known material defects affecting health or safety
• Utility payment responsibilities

Legal Authority: Ark. Code Ann. §§ 18-16-303 to 18-16-306

California

Required Disclosures (Comprehensive):

Property Information:

• Owner or authorized agent's name and address (must be California address for service of process)
• Property manager's name and contact information
• Emergency contact information
• Shared utility arrangements and submetering systems (AB 2330 requires detailed written disclosure)

Health and Safety:

• Lead-based paint (pre-1978 housing) plus California-specific requirements under Health & Safety Code § 17920.10
• Mold information (Health & Safety Code § 26147) - known mold over 10 square feet
• Pest control company information if regular service provided
• Methamphetamine contamination if property used for production (Health & Safety Code § 25400.28)
• Asbestos information (if known)
• Death on property within 3 years (Civil Code § 1710.2) - only if death resulted from conditions affecting property value
• Military ordnance location (within one mile)

Financial Disclosures:

• Security deposit itemization and bank location
• Rental application fee limit: $59.64 maximum for 2025 (Civil Code § 1950.6) - must itemize actual screening costs
• Waterbed insurance requirement (if waterbeds allowed)
• Rent control ordinances (if applicable)

Property Status:

• Foreclosure status (Civil Code § 2924.8) - if property in foreclosure
• Demolition plans (if property will be demolished)
• Lead-based paint database listing (if applicable)
• Smoking policy (must designate smoking/non-smoking areas)
• Online listing accuracy (AB 1919) - photos must represent current property condition

Statutory Notices:

• Proposition 65 warning (if applicable - certain chemicals)
• Automatic renewal clause (if lease auto-renews)
• Right to request bed bug history

Legal Authority: Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1940-1954, 1962, 1962.5; Health & Safety Code §§ 17920.10, 25400.28, 26147

Colorado

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's or property manager's name and address
• Owner's agent authorized to manage premises
• Security deposit location
• Carbon monoxide detector presence (if fuel-burning appliances present)
• Methamphetamine contamination (if property previously used for meth production)

Methamphetamine Notice: Colorado requires disclosure if property was used to manufacture methamphetamine and hasn't been remediated per state standards.

Legal Authority: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 38-12-102, § 38-12-103;

Connecticut

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name and address (or authorized agent in Connecticut)
• Security deposit account location and interest information
• Security deposit interest required if held 2+ years
• Summary of state landlord-tenant laws (must provide)
• Lead-based paint information (state and federal requirements)
• Bed bug infestation history (past 60 days in unit)
• Carbon monoxide detector requirements (Sec. 19a-169)
• Common interest community assessments (if applicable)

Connecticut-Specific Requirements: Connecticut requires landlords provide a written notice summarizing state landlord-tenant statutes, available from DESPP.

Legal Authority: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-6, § 21-70b; § 19a-169

Delaware

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name and address or property manager's information
• Security deposit information and location
• Summary of landlord-tenant code (provided by state)
• Known lead-based paint hazards
• Late fee policies and amounts

Legal Authority: Del. Code Ann. tit. 25, § 5105, § 5514

District of Columbia

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord or property manager contact information
• Business license number
• Security deposit account information
• Lead-based paint disclosures
• Housing code violations (for buildings with 5+ units)
• Any housing code violations affecting habitability
• Bed bug notice (must provide educational materials from DOEE)

Legal Authority: D.C. Code § 42-3502.17, § 42-3502.22

Florida

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name and address (or authorized agent in Florida)
• Owner's name and address if different from manager
• Security deposit information and location
• Advance rent vs. security deposit distinction
• Radon gas notice (required by state law)
• Fire protection and sprinkler system information
• Ratio utility billing systems (RUBS) if used

Radon Disclosure: Florida requires this specific language: "RADON GAS: Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when it has accumulated in a building in sufficient quantities, may present health risks to persons who are exposed to it over time. Levels of radon that exceed federal and state guidelines have been found in buildings in Florida. Additional information regarding radon and radon testing may be obtained from your county health department."

Legal Authority: Fla. Stat. § 83.50, § 404.056, § 83.49

Georgia

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord or property manager contact information
• Security deposit information
• Flooding history (if property has flooded in past 5 years)
• Move-in checklist (recommended for security deposit disputes)
• Known material defects

Flooding Disclosure: Must disclose if property has flooded during the past 5 years to the extent landlord has actual knowledge.

Legal Authority: Ga. Code Ann. §§ 44-7-30 to 44-7-37

Hawaii

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name, address, and phone number (or authorized agent)
• Tax identification number
• Security deposit information
• Lead-based paint disclosures
• Move-in condition statement
• Smoking policy

Legal Authority: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-43, § 521-44

Idaho

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord or property manager contact information
• Security deposit information
• Known defects affecting habitability
• Shared utility arrangements

Legal Authority: Idaho Code §§ 6-320 to 6-324

Illinois

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord or authorized agent name and address
• Owner's name and address if different
• Security deposit information and receipt
• Interest on deposits (if required by local ordinance)
• Carbon monoxide detector presence (430 ILCS 135/)
• Radon information (if building has 6+ units)

Chicago-Specific Requirements:

• Bed bug disclosure (Chicago Municipal Code requires infestation history)
• Summary of Chicago Residential Landlord-Tenant Ordinance
• Building code violations
• Heat included in rent or separately metered

Legal Authority: 765 ILCS 705/0.01 et seq.; 430 ILCS 135/; Chicago Municipal Code § 5-12-110

Indiana

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name and address (or property manager's)
• Owner's name if different from manager
• Security deposit information
• Mold disclosure (emerging best practice, not statutory)
• Utility responsibilities

Legal Authority: Ind. Code §§ 32-31-3-12 to 32-31-3-19

Iowa

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord or property manager contact information
• Security deposit information and location
• Shared utility billing arrangements
• Known lead-based paint hazards
• Prior flood damage

Legal Authority: Iowa Code § 562A.12, § 562A.13

Kansas

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name and address
• Security deposit information
• Known material defects
• Methamphetamine contamination (if property previously used for meth production)

Legal Authority: Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-2548, § 58-2550

Kentucky

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord or property manager contact information
• Security deposit information
• Known defects affecting habitability
• Methamphetamine contamination
• Shared utility arrangements

Legal Authority: Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 383.580, § 383.585

Louisiana

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord or authorized agent contact information
• Security deposit information
• Known defects
• Lease terms and renewal procedures

Legal Authority: La. Civ. Code Ann. art. 2683

Maine

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name, address, and phone number (or Maine agent)
• Property manager information if different
• Security deposit account location and institution
• Last property owner's name and contact info (for security deposit transfers)
• Bed bug disclosure - history of infestation in past 60 days
• Lead-based paint certificate (state and federal requirements)
• Smoking policy (must be in writing)
• Energy efficiency disclosure
• Utility payment responsibilities
• Radon testing results (if tested)

Bed Bug Requirements: Landlords must disclose bed bug infestation in unit within 60 days before occupancy or in building within 12 months.

Legal Authority: Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 6030-C, § 6030-D;

Maryland

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name and address
• Authorized agent for service of process
• Security deposit receipt and account information
• Security deposit interest (3% annual simple interest required - Real Property § 8-203)
• Move-in/move-out inspection checklist
• Lead-based paint certificate (stricter than federal requirements)
• Summary of habitable condition requirements
• Utility billing arrangements

Maryland Lead Requirements: Maryland has strict lead paint certification requirements exceeding federal standards, particularly for pre-1978 properties in Baltimore.

Legal Authority: Md. Code, Real Property § 8-203, § 8-203.1, § 8-208; Environment § 6-801 et seq.

Massachusetts

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name and address (or Massachusetts agent)
• Property manager information
• Owner's name if managed by agent
• Security deposit receipt
• Condition statement and property inventory
• Lead-based paint inspection results (required for pre-1978 housing)
• Utility payment responsibilities
• Move-in condition statement
• Insurance requirements for tenants (if applicable)
• Pest control information
• Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors present

Massachusetts Lead Paint Law: Among the strictest in the nation - requires de-leading or interim controls for units where children under 6 reside.

Legal Authority: Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, § 15B; ch. 111, §§ 190-199B

Michigan

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name and address (or Michigan agent)
• Property manager information
• Security deposit information
• Rights under Truth in Renting Act
• Lead-based paint disclosures
• Known defects affecting habitability

Legal Authority: Mich. Comp. Laws §§ 554.601 to 554.616

Minnesota

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name and address
• Authorized agent information
• Building owner's name and address
• Security deposit receipt and account location
• Utility payment responsibilities and charges
• Known code violations
• Lease terms and policies
• Carbon monoxide detector requirements (299F.50)
• Move-in checklist

Legal Authority: Minn. Stat. § 504B.171, § 504B.175, § 504B.195; § 299F.50

Mississippi

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord or property manager contact information
• Security deposit information
• Known material defects
• Utility responsibilities

Legal Authority: Miss. Code Ann. §§ 89-8-21 to 89-8-27

Missouri

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name and address (or Missouri agent)
• Property manager information
• Security deposit information
• Methamphetamine contamination (if property previously used for meth production)
• Known defects affecting habitability

Legal Authority: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.185, § 441.510

Montana

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord or property manager contact information
• Security deposit account location
• Move-in condition checklist
• Known material defects
• Mold disclosure (if known mold problem exists - Mont. Code Ann. § 70-16-703)
• Smoking policy

Legal Authority: Mont. Code Ann. §§ 70-24-301 to 70-24-312; § 70-16-703

Nebraska

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name and address
• Property manager information if different
• Security deposit information
• Methamphetamine contamination
• Known defects

Legal Authority: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416, § 76-1419

Nevada

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord or property manager name, address, and phone number
• Owner's contact information if different
• Security deposit information
• Move-in checklist
• Foreclosure status (NRS 118A.275) - must disclose if property in foreclosure
• Nuisance or drug-related evictions (history in past 12 months)
• Flood zone information
• Affordable housing waiting list information (if applicable)
• Utility surcharge information

Legal Authority: Nev. Rev. Stat. § 118A.200, § 118A.275

New Hampshire

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name and address (or New Hampshire agent)
• Property manager information
• Security deposit account information
• Lead-based paint disclosures
• Tenant rights and responsibilities
• Move-in condition form
• Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector presence

Legal Authority: N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-A:5, § 540-A:6, § 540-B

New Jersey

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name and address (or New Jersey agent)
• Managing agent contact information
• Security deposit account information and receipt
• Interest on security deposits (per state requirements)
• Lead-based paint disclosures (state requirements stricter than federal)
• Bed bug history (must disclose current or past year infestation)
• Truth in Renting statement
• Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector presence
• Flood zone information

Bed Bug Requirements: Must provide disclosure if bed bugs found in unit within past 12 months or currently in building.

Legal Authority: N.J. Stat. Ann. §§ 46:8-19 to 46:8-49; § 46:8-50; 

New Mexico

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord or authorized agent name and address
• Owner's name if different from manager
• Security deposit information
• Known defects affecting habitability
• Utility payment responsibilities

Legal Authority: N.M. Stat. Ann. § 47-8-18, § 47-8-19

New York

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord or property manager contact information
• Owner's name and address
• Security deposit account location
• Lead-based paint disclosures
• Bed bug history (NYC Admin Code § 27-2018.1) - written disclosure of infestation in unit within past year
• Rent stabilization status (if applicable)
• Window guard requirement information (if children under 11 reside or visit)
• Air conditioning surcharge (if applicable)
• Online listing accuracy - listings must represent current property condition

New York City Specific:

• Bedbug infestation history for the past 12 months
• Annual bedbug disclosure form
• Heat and hot water provisions
• Required riders for rent stabilized apartments

Legal Authority: N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 235-e, § 235-f; NYC Admin Code § 27-2018.1; Multiple Dwelling Law § 78

North Carolina

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name and address (or North Carolina agent)
• Property manager information
• Security deposit information
• Shared utility billing arrangements
• Smoke and carbon monoxide detector presence
• Known defects affecting habitability

Legal Authority: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-25.9, § 42-42, § 42-46

North Dakota

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord or property manager contact information
• Security deposit information and receipt
• Known material defects
• Move-in condition checklist
• Utility payment responsibilities

Legal Authority: N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1, § 47-16-30

Ohio

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name and address (or Ohio agent)
• Property manager contact information
• Security deposit information
• Known bed bug infestation (within past 60 days)
• Known defects affecting habitability
• Lead-based paint disclosures

Legal Authority: Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 5321.04, § 5321.16

Oklahoma

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord or property manager name and address
• Owner's contact information if different
• Security deposit information
• Known material defects
• Flood plain location
• Methamphetamine contamination

Legal Authority: Okla. Stat. tit. 41, § 115, § 116

Oregon

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name, address, and phone number (or Oregon agent)
• Owner's contact information if different
• Property manager information
• Security deposit information
• Tenant screening criteria (ORS 90.295) - must disclose criteria used for approval
• Smoking policy (must designate smoking areas in writing)
• Recycling information
• Late fee policies
• Utility arrangements and shared billing
• Bed bug disclosure (ORS 90.220) - history in unit within past 12 months
• Carbon monoxide alarm presence
• Flood zone information
• Sex offender database information notice
• Rental application fee disclosure - must disclose actual screening costs

Rental Application Requirements: Oregon requires disclosure of tenant screening criteria before accepting applications, including credit score requirements and criminal background consideration.

Legal Authority: Or. Rev. Stat. § 90.220, § 90.295, § 90.300, § 90.302

Pennsylvania

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name and address (or Pennsylvania agent)
• Property owner information
• Property manager contact details
• Security deposit account location
• Lead-based paint disclosures
• Known bed bug problems (best practice, some local ordinances require)
• Utility responsibilities
• Late fee policies

Philadelphia Specific:

• Lead-based paint certification
• Bed bug disclosure ordinance requirements

Legal Authority: 68 Pa. Stat. § 250.101 - 510, 

Rhode Island

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name and address (or Rhode Island agent)
• Security deposit information and receipt
• Lead-based paint inspection certificate (stricter than federal requirements)
• Code violations affecting habitability
• Foreclosure status (§ 34-18-22.1) - must disclose if property in foreclosure
• Bed bug history (within past 12 months)
• Security deposit account number

Legal Authority: R.I. Gen. Laws § 34-18-22.1, § 34-18-24, § 34-18-35

South Carolina

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord or property manager contact information
• Security deposit information
• Known material defects
• Utility payment responsibilities
• Pest control responsibilities

Legal Authority: S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-420, § 27-40-510

South Dakota

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name and address
• Property manager information if different
• Security deposit information
• Known defects affecting habitability
• Methamphetamine contamination
• Utility responsibilities

Legal Authority: S.D. Codified Laws § 43-32-24, § 43-32-30

Tennessee

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord or authorized agent name and address
• Owner information if managed by agent
• Security deposit information
• Known defects affecting habitability
• Methamphetamine contamination
• Utility payment responsibilities

Legal Authority: Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 66-28-301 to 66-28-521

Texas

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name and address (or Texas agent)
• Property manager contact information
• Owner's name and address if different
• Security deposit information
• Smoke detector presence
• Keyless bolting device information
• Window opening limitations (if applicable)
• Utility cost payment information
• Mold disclosure (industry standard practice following Senate Bill 1856, though not statutorily mandated)
• Previous flooding (if occurred within past 5 years)
• Tenant's utility payment rights
• Domestic violence victim rights

Mold Disclosure: While not explicitly required by statute, Texas landlords are strongly advised to disclose known mold issues due to potential liability under Senate Bill 1856 provisions and common law duties.

Legal Authority: Tex. Prop. Code Ann. §§ 92.201 to 92.355

Utah

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord or property manager contact information
• Owner's information if different
• Security deposit information
• Smoking policy disclosure (must be in writing)
• Known defects affecting habitability
• Methamphetamine contamination

Legal Authority: Utah Code Ann. § 57-22-4, § 57-22-5

Vermont

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name and address (or Vermont agent)
• Property manager information
• Security deposit account location
• Lead-based paint inspection results (stricter than federal requirements)
• Rental agreement terms and policies
• Known defects affecting habitability
• Utility payment responsibilities

Legal Authority: Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 9, §§ 4461-4468

Virginia

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name, address, and phone number (or Virginia agent)
• Property manager information
• Authorized agent for service of legal notice
• Security deposit information
• Move-in condition checklist
• Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act disclosure
• Mold disclosure (Va. Code § 55.1-1215) - must disclose visible mold over 10 square feet
• Flood zone information
• Defective drywall information
• Lead-based paint disclosures
• Military installation proximity

Mold Disclosure: Virginia requires disclosure of visible mold exceeding 10 square feet in area unless professionally remediated.

Legal Authority: Va. Code Ann. §§ 55.1-1200 to 55.1-1262; § 55.1-1215

Washington

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name, address, and phone number (or Washington agent)
• Property manager information
• Owner information if different
• Security deposit information and receipt
• Move-in checklist
• Screening criteria disclosure (must provide before accepting applications)
• Rental application fee limit: $20 unless actual costs documented (RCW 59.18.257)
• Smoking policy
• Bed bug history (if infestation in unit within past 12 months)
• Mold information
• Fire protection and safety information
• Utility billing arrangements

Application Fee Requirements: Washington limits application fees to $20 unless landlord provides documentation of higher actual screening costs.

Legal Authority: Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.257, § 59.18.260, § 59.18.285

West Virginia

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord or property manager contact information
• Security deposit information
• Known material defects
• Utility payment responsibilities
• Methamphetamine contamination

Legal Authority: W. Va. Code §§ 37-6A-1 to 37-6A-6

Wisconsin

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord's name and address
• Owner's name if managed by agent
• Security deposit information and receipt
• Nonstandard rental provisions disclosure
• Right to request statement of past utility bills
• Carbon monoxide detector requirements (101.149)
• Code violations
• Uncorrected building or housing code violations
• Move-in checklist (check-in form)

Legal Authority: Wis. Stat. § 704.08, § 704.95; § 101.149; Wis. Admin. Code § ATCP 134

Wyoming

Required Disclosures:

• Landlord or property manager contact information
• Security deposit information
• Known material defects
• Utility payment responsibilities

Legal Authority: Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 1-21-1201 to 1-21-1211