Fair Housing Act: Federal law prohibiting discrimination in housing transactions, including rental payment arrangements
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: Federal regulations governing the collection of past due rent and acceptable collection practices
CARES Act: Federal legislation providing specific provisions for rent payment plans during COVID-19 pandemic
State Landlord-Tenant Laws: State-specific regulations governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, including payment arrangements
State Consumer Protection Laws: State regulations protecting tenants as consumers in rental transactions
State Debt Collection Regulations: State-specific rules governing how debt collection, including rent arrears, must be handled
State Rent Control Laws: State regulations limiting rent increases and governing payment arrangements in rent-controlled properties
Municipal Housing Codes: Local regulations governing housing standards and related payment obligations
Local Rent Control Ordinances: City or county-specific regulations on rent control and payment arrangements
Local Eviction Regulations: Municipal rules governing eviction procedures and tenant protections related to payment defaults
Payment Terms Requirements: Legal requirements for structuring payment schedules, interest rates, and late payment penalties
Default Provisions: Legal requirements for notice periods, cure periods, and consequences of payment default
State Usury Laws: State regulations limiting interest rates and late fees that can be charged in payment plans
Written Agreement Requirements: Legal requirements for documenting rent payment plans, including format and required elements
Notarization Requirements: State and local requirements for notarizing rent payment plan agreements
