Fair Housing Act: Federal law that prohibits discrimination in housing transactions, including garage leases, based on protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and familial status
Americans with Disabilities Act: Federal legislation requiring reasonable accommodations for disabled persons, applicable if the garage is part of a commercial property
Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act: Federal law requiring disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards in structures built before 1978
State Property Laws: State-specific regulations governing property rights, ownership, and usage within the specific state jurisdiction
State Landlord-Tenant Laws: State laws governing the relationship between property owners and tenants, including rights, responsibilities, and remedies
State Security Deposit Laws: State-specific regulations regarding maximum security deposit amounts, holding requirements, and return timeframes
State Notice Requirements: State-mandated requirements for providing notice of lease termination, changes, or other significant actions
Municipal Building Codes: Local regulations governing building standards, safety requirements, and structural specifications
Zoning Regulations: Local laws determining how properties can be used within specific areas, including parking and storage restrictions
Local Safety Requirements: Municipal regulations regarding safety measures, emergency access, and fire prevention
Insurance Requirements: Legal obligations regarding property insurance, liability coverage, and risk management
Environmental Regulations: Laws governing environmental protection, including storage of hazardous materials and waste disposal
Contract Law Fundamentals: Basic legal principles of contract formation including offer, acceptance, consideration, and capacity to contract
