Fair Housing Act (FHA): Federal law prohibiting discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. Affects tenant screening and selection processes.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal legislation requiring reasonable accommodations and modifications for disabled tenants in rental properties.
Federal Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: Federal requirement for properties built before 1978, mandating disclosure and information about lead-based paint hazards to tenants.
State Landlord-Tenant Laws: State-specific regulations governing notice requirements for termination, security deposits, maintenance obligations, and fundamental rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants.
State Security Deposit Laws: State regulations determining maximum deposit amounts, timelines for return, and permissible deductions from security deposits.
State Rent Control Laws: State-level regulations (where applicable) governing restrictions on rent increases and notice requirements for rent changes.
State Privacy Laws: State regulations governing landlord entry notice requirements and tenant privacy rights in rental properties.
State Health and Safety Codes: State-specific requirements for habitability standards, building codes, and safety regulations in rental properties.
Municipal Housing Codes: Local regulations governing housing standards and requirements specific to the city or municipality.
Zoning Regulations: Local laws determining how properties can be used and occupied within specific areas.
Local Registration Requirements: City-specific requirements for registering rental properties and obtaining necessary permits.
City-Specific Rent Control Ordinances: Local regulations that may impose additional rent control requirements beyond state laws.
