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
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for disabled tenants and accessibility considerations in housing
Federal Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: Federal requirement to disclose known information about lead-based paint and hazards in properties built before 1978
State Landlord-Tenant Laws: State-specific regulations governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, including rights, responsibilities, and remedies
State Security Deposit Regulations: State laws governing the collection, holding, and return of security deposits, including maximum amounts and timeframes
State Early Occupancy Requirements: State-specific rules regarding early move-in arrangements, including any required disclosures or documentation
Local Housing Codes: Municipal regulations governing property maintenance, habitability standards, and safety requirements
Local Occupancy Restrictions: Municipal limits on the number of occupants allowed in a rental unit and related occupancy requirements
Rent Proration Requirements: Rules and calculations for prorating rent during partial occupancy periods
Insurance Requirements: Necessary insurance coverage during early occupancy period, including liability and personal property protection
Move-in Inspection Protocol: Requirements for documenting property condition before and at the start of early occupancy
Integration Clause Requirements: Legal requirements for properly incorporating the addendum into the main lease agreement
Utility Transfer Regulations: Rules governing the transfer or responsibility of utility services during early occupancy period
Default Provisions: Legal requirements for specifying consequences of breach during early occupancy period
Termination Conditions: Legal framework for establishing valid conditions for early termination of the early occupancy arrangement
