Fair Housing Act (FHA): Federal law prohibiting discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. Governs advertising and tenant selection processes.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations and modifications for disabled tenants in residential properties.
Federal Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: Mandatory disclosure requirements for properties built before 1978, including specific information and forms about lead-based paint hazards.
Fair Credit Reporting Act: Federal law governing tenant screening processes, including credit checks and background screenings, and requirements for adverse action notices.
State Landlord-Tenant Laws: State-specific laws governing the landlord-tenant relationship, including maintenance obligations, notice requirements, and rent control regulations where applicable.
State Security Deposit Laws: State regulations determining maximum deposit amounts, deadlines for return, and allowable deductions from security deposits.
State-Specific Disclosures: Required disclosures varying by state regarding mold, asbestos, environmental hazards, previous deaths/crimes on property, and flood zones.
State Rent and Fee Regulations: State laws governing late fee limitations, rent increase notice requirements, and restrictions on application fees.
Municipal Housing Codes: Local regulations establishing building maintenance standards, occupancy limits, and local inspection requirements.
Local Zoning Laws: Municipal regulations controlling property use, parking requirements, and limitations on number of unrelated occupants.
Local Registration Requirements: City/county specific requirements for rental licenses, property inspections, and business permits.
Quiet Enjoyment Rights: Legal doctrine ensuring tenant's right to peacefully use and enjoy the rental property without landlord interference.
Warranty of Habitability: Legal requirement that rental properties meet basic living standards and remain fit for human habitation.
Entry and Notice Requirements: Laws governing landlord's right to enter the property and required notice periods for various actions.
Maintenance and Repair Obligations: Legal requirements defining landlord and tenant responsibilities for property maintenance and repairs.
Subletting and Assignment Rights: Laws and regulations governing tenant rights to sublet or assign the lease to other parties.
Termination Procedures: Legal requirements for ending a lease, including notice periods and acceptable reasons for termination.
Eviction Processes: Legal procedures and requirements for removing a tenant from the property, including notice requirements and court processes.
