Fair Housing Act: Federal law prohibiting discrimination in housing transactions based on protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin
Americans with Disabilities Act: Federal law ensuring equal access and reasonable accommodations for disabled tenants in rental properties
Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: Federal law regulating the conduct of debt collectors, including those collecting past due rent
CARES Act: Federal legislation providing temporary protections for tenants during COVID-19 pandemic, including eviction moratoriums
State Landlord-Tenant Acts: State-specific laws governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, including rights, responsibilities, and remedies
State Property Laws: State laws governing real property rights, transfers, and obligations
State Security Deposit Laws: State regulations regarding handling, maintenance, and return of security deposits
State Notice Requirements: State-specific requirements for proper notification periods and methods when issuing lease violation notices
State Eviction Procedures: State laws outlining the legal process and requirements for evicting tenants
Municipal Housing Codes: Local regulations establishing minimum standards for residential properties and maintenance requirements
Local Rent Control Ordinances: City or county-specific regulations governing rent increases and tenant protections
City Tenant Rights Laws: Municipal laws providing additional protections and rights for tenants beyond state and federal requirements
Notice Period Requirements: Legally required timeframes for providing notice to tenants before taking further legal action
Service Method Requirements: Legal requirements for properly delivering notices to tenants (e.g., personal delivery, certified mail, posting)
Cure Period Regulations: Legal timeframes allowing tenants to remedy lease violations before further action can be taken
