The 7 toughest states to be a landlord in 2026, according to a December 2025 TurboTenant analysis:
Connecticut
• 1.92% effective property tax rate, nearly double the national average
• Expanded “just cause” eviction laws
• Evictions concentrated in 5 cities
Illinois
• High property taxes
• 2025 Landlord Retaliation Act limits landlord actions
• Strict “crime-free housing” enforcement
Maryland
• Tenants get right of first refusal if owner wants to sell
• Higher court fees for eviction filings
Washington
• Rent increase caps in some areas
• More tenant-friendly legal disputes
Oregon
• Statewide rent control
• Sealed eviction records
• Strict rent increase limits
Massachusetts
• Strict security deposit rules
• Lengthy eviction timelines
• Heavy penalties for landlord mistakes
Minnesota
• Longer notice requirements
• Screening limitations
• Added compliance standards
High carrying costs + slow, tenant-friendly systems = tighter margins for landlords.
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👉 Would you invest in these markets in 2026? Why or why not?
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