Fair Housing Act: Federal law prohibiting discrimination in housing based on protected characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability
CARES Act: Federal legislation that may affect eviction procedures, particularly for properties with federally-backed mortgages or federal assistance programs
Americans with Disabilities Act: Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for disabled tenants during the eviction process
State Landlord-Tenant Laws: State-specific regulations governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, including eviction procedures and notice requirements
Notice Period Requirements: State-specific mandatory timeframes for providing eviction notices, which may vary from the 15-day period
Grounds for Eviction: State-permitted legal reasons for evicting a tenant, such as non-payment of rent, lease violations, or property sale
Notice Format Requirements: State-mandated formatting and content requirements for eviction notices, including specific language or disclaimers
Local Ordinances: Municipal or county-specific regulations affecting eviction procedures and tenant rights
Rent Control Regulations: Local laws governing rent increases and eviction restrictions in rent-controlled properties
Tenant Protection Measures: Local laws providing additional protections to tenants during the eviction process
Service Requirements: Legal requirements for properly delivering or serving the eviction notice to the tenant
Property Documentation: Requirements for accurately describing the rental property and verifying ownership/management authority
COVID-19 Restrictions: Any remaining federal, state, or local restrictions on evictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic
