Fair Housing Act (FHA): Federal law prohibiting discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and familial status. Critical for tenant screening and selection processes.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal legislation requiring reasonable accommodations and modifications for disabled tenants in rental properties.
Federal Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: Federal requirement for properties built before 1978, mandating disclosure and information about lead-based paint hazards to tenants.
State Landlord-Tenant Laws: State-specific laws governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, including maintenance obligations, notice requirements, and rent control regulations where applicable.
State Security Deposit Laws: State regulations governing maximum deposit amounts, return deadlines, and allowable deductions from security deposits.
State Property Codes: State-specific requirements for property habitability, maintenance standards, and safety regulations that must be met by landlords.
State Privacy Laws: State regulations governing entry notice requirements and tenant privacy rights in rental properties.
State Eviction Laws: State-specific legal processes for eviction, including notice requirements and tenant rights during eviction proceedings.
Municipal Housing Codes: Local regulations governing housing standards, safety requirements, and property maintenance specific to the municipality.
Local Zoning Laws: Municipal regulations governing property use, occupancy limits, and rental property operations in specific zones.
Local Registration Requirements: Municipal requirements for registering rental properties and obtaining necessary permits or licenses.
Local Rent Control Ordinances: Municipal regulations governing rent increases and tenant protections in areas where rent control is implemented.
