Fair Housing Act: Federal law prohibiting discrimination in housing transactions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability
Americans with Disabilities Act: Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for disabled tenants and prohibiting discrimination based on disability
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: Federal requirement for disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards in properties built before 1978
State Landlord-Tenant Laws: State-specific regulations governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, including rights, responsibilities, and remedies
Security Deposit Regulations: State laws governing the collection, holding, and return of security deposits, including maximum amounts and timeframes
Notice Requirements: State and local laws specifying required notification periods for various actions such as termination, entry, or changes to lease terms
Rent Control Laws: State and local regulations governing rent increases and tenant protections in certain jurisdictions
Municipal Housing Codes: Local regulations establishing minimum standards for residential properties, including safety and habitability requirements
Zoning Ordinances: Local laws regulating property use, including restrictions on subletting and occupancy limits
Master Lease Compliance: Requirements to ensure sublease terms do not violate the original lease agreement and obtain necessary landlord permissions
Property Condition Documentation: Requirements for documenting the condition of the property at the beginning and end of the sublease term
Maintenance Responsibilities: Clear delineation of maintenance and repair responsibilities between the sublessor, sublessee, and original landlord
Access Rights: Laws governing when and how landlords or sublessors may enter the property, including notice requirements
