Fair Housing Act: Federal law prohibiting discrimination in housing-related matters, including rent increases. Must ensure rent raises are applied uniformly without discriminating against protected classes.
Americans with Disabilities Act: Federal law protecting rights of disabled tenants. May affect rent increase procedures for tenants with disabilities who have requested reasonable accommodations.
State Notice Period Requirements: State-specific laws dictating minimum advance notice period (typically 30-60 days) required before implementing a rent increase.
State Rent Control Laws: State-level regulations governing maximum allowable rent increases and frequency of increases. Varies significantly by state.
Local Rent Control Ordinances: City or county-specific regulations that may impose stricter rent control measures than state laws, including caps on annual increases.
Notice Format Requirements: State and local requirements for how rent increase notices must be formatted, delivered, and what specific information must be included.
Lease Term Restrictions: Legal limitations on raising rent during fixed lease terms unless specifically allowed in the lease agreement.
Local Protected Tenant Provisions: Special rules and restrictions for raising rent on protected categories of tenants (e.g., seniors, long-term tenants) in certain jurisdictions.
Delivery Method Requirements: Legal requirements for how the rent increase notice must be delivered to tenants (e.g., certified mail, personal delivery, posting).
Timing Alignment Requirements: Rules ensuring rent increases align with lease terms and local law requirements for timing and frequency of increases.
