Fair Housing Act: Federal law that prohibits discrimination in housing transactions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring properties to be accessible to persons with disabilities and prohibiting discrimination based on disability
Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act: Federal law governing the collection, dissemination, and use of consumer credit information, relevant for tenant screening processes
Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act: Federal law requiring disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards in properties built before 1978
State Property Codes: State-specific laws governing property rights, maintenance standards, and property management obligations
Landlord-Tenant Laws: State-specific laws regulating the relationship between property owners, managers, and tenants, including rights and responsibilities
Real Estate Licensing Requirements: State regulations determining whether property managers need real estate licenses to operate
Property Management Licensing Requirements: State-specific requirements for obtaining and maintaining property management licenses
Power of Attorney Regulations: Laws governing the delegation of authority to manage property on behalf of the owner
Agency Laws: Laws defining the legal relationship between property owners and their authorized representatives
Fiduciary Responsibility Laws: Laws requiring property managers to act in the best interest of the property owner and handle finances responsibly
State Notarization Requirements: State-specific rules for document notarization to ensure legal validity of the authorization letter
Local Zoning Laws: Municipal regulations governing property use, occupancy, and management within specific zones
Property Tax Regulations: Laws governing the assessment, collection, and payment of property taxes
Insurance Requirements: Legal requirements for property insurance coverage and liability protection in property management
