Fair Housing Act (FHA): Federal law prohibiting discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. Requires reasonable accommodations for disabled tenants.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal legislation requiring accessibility in common areas and reasonable accommodations for disabled tenants in rental properties.
Federal Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: Federal requirement for properties built before 1978 mandating disclosure of known lead hazards to tenants.
State Landlord-Tenant Acts: State-specific laws governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, including maintenance obligations, eviction procedures, and rent control regulations where applicable.
State Security Deposit Laws: State-level regulations determining maximum deposit amounts, return timelines, and allowable deductions from security deposits.
State Notice Requirements: State-specific laws governing required notice periods for property entry, lease termination, and eviction processes.
Municipal Housing Codes: Local regulations establishing building maintenance standards and health and safety requirements for rental properties.
Local Rent Control Ordinances: City or county-specific regulations governing rent increase limitations and additional eviction restrictions.
