Fair Housing Act (FHA): Federal law that prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law ensuring reasonable accommodations for tenants with disabilities must be considered when addressing lease violations
Federal Civil Rights Act: Federal legislation prohibiting discrimination in housing and other contexts based on protected characteristics
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: Federal law regulating the collection of debts, including unpaid rent, and the practices that can be used to collect them
State Landlord-Tenant Laws: State-specific laws governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, including rights, responsibilities, and remedies
State Property Codes: State-level regulations governing property management, maintenance standards, and legal compliance requirements
State Notice Requirements: State-specific rules regarding the proper timing and format of notices for lease violations
State Cure Periods: State-mandated timeframes allowing tenants to remedy lease violations before further action can be taken
State Eviction Procedures: Legal processes and requirements for evicting tenants as specified by state law
Municipal Housing Codes: Local regulations governing property maintenance, safety standards, and habitability requirements
Local Rent Control Ordinances: City or county-specific regulations governing rent increases and tenant protections in rent-controlled jurisdictions
Local Notice Requirements: City or county-specific rules regarding the proper delivery and format of tenant notices
Due Process Requirements: Legal standards ensuring fair treatment including clear violation description, reasonable cure period, and proper documentation
Documentation Standards: Requirements for maintaining proper records of lease violations, communications, and evidence of non-compliance
Legal Remedies: Available legal actions and enforcement options for addressing lease violations, including eviction procedures and damages claims
