Fair Housing Act: Federal law prohibiting discrimination in housing transactions based on protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and familial status
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal legislation requiring reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, particularly relevant for common areas and commercial spaces in lease agreements
Federal Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: Federal requirement for disclosure of lead-based paint hazards in properties built before 1978
State Property Laws: State-specific regulations governing real property rights, transfers, and obligations
State Landlord-Tenant Acts: State laws governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, including rights, obligations, and remedies
State Security Deposit Laws: State-specific regulations on security deposit amounts, handling, and return timeframes
State Rent Control Regulations: State-level restrictions and requirements on rent increases and rental rates, where applicable
State Habitability Requirements: State laws defining minimum standards for property maintenance and livable conditions
State Notice Requirements: State-mandated timeframes and procedures for various notices between landlords and tenants
State Eviction Procedures: State-specific legal processes and requirements for tenant eviction
Local Zoning Laws: Municipal regulations governing property use, occupancy, and development
Local Housing Codes: Municipal requirements for building safety, maintenance, and occupancy standards
Local Health and Safety Regulations: Municipal rules governing health and safety standards for rental properties
Local Licensing Requirements: Municipal permits and licenses required for rental property operation
Local Rent Control Measures: Municipal regulations on rent increases and rental rates, where applicable
Non-Exclusive Use Provisions: Lease terms defining shared use rights and limitations for the property
Common Area Regulations: Rules and responsibilities regarding shared spaces within the property
Maintenance Responsibilities: Allocation of maintenance and repair obligations between landlord and tenant
Insurance Requirements: Specified insurance coverage requirements for both landlord and tenant
Liability Allocations: Terms defining how various risks and liabilities are distributed between parties
Default and Remedies: Procedures and consequences for breach of lease terms by either party
Assignment and Subletting Rights: Terms governing the tenant's ability to transfer or share the leased space with others
