Fair Housing Act: Federal law prohibiting discrimination in housing based on protected characteristics including race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal legislation requiring reasonable accommodations for disabled tenants in rental properties
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: Federal requirement to disclose known information about lead-based paint and hazards in properties built before 1978
Service/Support Animal Regulations: Federal Fair Housing regulations requiring accommodation of service and support animals, superseding standard pet policies
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA): Federal law providing special protections for active military personnel regarding lease termination and eviction
State Landlord-Tenant Laws: State-specific regulations governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, including rights and obligations of both parties
Security Deposit Regulations: State-specific laws governing maximum deposit amounts, holding requirements, and return timeframes
Notice Requirements: State-specific rules regarding required notice periods for lease termination, entry, and other landlord-tenant communications
Rent Control Laws: State and local regulations governing rent increases and tenant protections in certain jurisdictions
Habitability Requirements: State and local laws defining minimum standards for rental property maintenance and living conditions
Eviction Procedures: State-specific legal processes and requirements for tenant eviction and property recovery
Municipal Housing Codes: Local regulations governing building safety, occupancy standards, and property maintenance
Zoning Regulations: Local laws governing property use, occupancy limits, and rental permissions
Property Liability Laws: Legal framework defining landlord responsibility for injuries or damages occurring on the rental property
Insurance Requirements: Legal obligations for property insurance coverage and tenant insurance recommendations
Privacy Laws: Regulations governing tenant privacy rights and landlord access to the rental property
Environmental Regulations: Laws regarding environmental hazards, disclosures, and maintenance requirements for rental properties
Utility Regulations: Laws governing utility service responsibilities, billing arrangements, and shut-off procedures
Warranty of Habitability: Legal doctrine requiring landlords to maintain properties in livable condition throughout the lease term
