Fair Housing Act (FHA): Federal law prohibiting discrimination in housing transactions based on protected characteristics including race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA): Federal law governing debt collection practices, including how and when rent payments can be collected
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law ensuring reasonable accommodations for tenants with disabilities, which may affect notice requirements and payment arrangements
State Landlord-Tenant Laws: State-specific laws governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, including rights, responsibilities, and legal procedures
Notice Requirements: State-specific rules regarding the mandatory notice period, format, and delivery methods for rent payment notices
Rent Collection Regulations: State laws governing how rent can be collected, including acceptable payment methods and late fee restrictions
Eviction Procedures: State-specific legal processes for evicting tenants, including required notices and court procedures
Grace Periods: State-mandated time periods during which rent can be paid after the due date without penalty
Late Fee Regulations: State laws governing if and how much can be charged as late fees for overdue rent payments
Municipal Housing Codes: Local regulations governing housing standards and requirements that may affect the landlord-tenant relationship
Rent Control Ordinances: Local laws regulating rent increases and tenant protections in specific municipalities
Local Eviction Moratoriums: Temporary local restrictions on evictions that may affect the enforcement of rent payment notices
