Fair Housing Act: Federal law ensuring rent increases are not discriminatory based on protected classes such as race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin
Civil Rights Act: Federal legislation that prohibits discrimination in housing transactions and must be considered when implementing rent increases
State Rent Control Laws: State-specific regulations that may limit the amount and frequency of rent increases, varying by jurisdiction
Notice Period Requirements: State and local laws specifying mandatory advance notice periods (typically 30-60 days) before implementing a rent increase
Maximum Increase Limits: State or local restrictions on the maximum percentage or amount by which rent can be increased in a given period
Local Ordinances: Municipal-specific regulations including local rent control measures, tenant protections, and specific notification requirements
Written Notice Requirement: Legal requirement that rent increases must be communicated in writing to be legally enforceable
Lease Compliance: Requirement that any rent increase must comply with terms specified in the existing lease agreement regarding timing and amount of increases
Notice Delivery Requirements: Legal specifications for how the rent increase notice must be delivered to tenants (e.g., certified mail, personal delivery, or posting)
