Fair Housing Act (FHA): Federal law prohibiting discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and familial status
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal legislation governing reasonable accommodations for disabled tenants in rental properties
Federal Lead Paint Disclosure: Federal requirements for disclosure of lead-based paint hazards in properties built before 1978
State Landlord-Tenant Acts: State-specific laws governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, including rights and responsibilities of both parties
State Security Deposit Laws: State regulations governing maximum security deposit amounts, holding requirements, and return timelines
State Rent Control Regulations: State-specific rules governing rent increases and rental rate restrictions where applicable
State Property Codes: State-level requirements for property maintenance, habitability standards, and building safety
State Eviction Procedures: State-specific requirements for legal eviction processes, including notice periods and court procedures
State Lease Termination Rules: State laws governing the proper procedures and requirements for ending a lease agreement
Municipal Housing Codes: Local regulations governing property standards, maintenance requirements, and habitability
Local Zoning Ordinances: Municipal regulations governing property use, occupancy limits, and permitted activities
Local Rent Control Measures: City or county-specific rent control laws that may impose additional restrictions on rental rates and increases
Local Licensing Requirements: Municipal requirements for rental property licensing, registration, and inspection
Maintenance Obligations: Legal requirements defining landlord and tenant responsibilities for property maintenance and repairs
Utility Provisions: Legal framework governing responsibility for utility services and payments in rental properties
Insurance Requirements: Legal obligations for property insurance and tenant insurance requirements
Subletting Regulations: Legal framework governing subletting and assignment rights and restrictions
Entry Notice Requirements: Legal requirements for landlord notification and access to rental property
Pet Policies: Legal framework for pet restrictions and accommodations, including service animal regulations
Security Deposit Procedures: Legal requirements for handling, maintaining, and returning security deposits, including interest payments where applicable
