Fair Housing Act: Federal law prohibiting discrimination in housing transactions based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or familial status
Americans with Disabilities Act: Federal law ensuring reasonable accommodations for disabled tenants if applicable to the property
Federal Privacy Laws: Regulations governing the collection, storage, and handling of tenant personal information
State Landlord-Tenant Laws: State-specific regulations governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, including rights, responsibilities, and remedies
State Security Deposit Laws: State-specific regulations regarding the handling, amount, and return of security deposits
State Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations protecting tenant privacy and personal information
State Lease Requirements: State-specific mandatory provisions and requirements for lease agreements
Municipal Housing Codes: Local regulations governing building safety, maintenance, and habitability standards
Local Occupancy Limits: Municipal restrictions on the number of occupants allowed in a rental unit
Rent Control Ordinances: Local regulations governing rent increases and tenant protections in certain jurisdictions
Local Registration Requirements: Municipal requirements for registering rental properties or tenant changes
Joint and Several Liability: Legal principle making all tenants equally responsible for rent and lease obligations
Original Lease Incorporation: Legal requirement to properly reference and incorporate the original lease terms into the addendum
Signature Requirements: Legal requirements for proper execution of the addendum by all parties including existing tenants, new tenant, and landlord
