Fair Housing Act: Federal law (Title VIII of Civil Rights Act) prohibiting discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, or familial status. Requires reasonable accommodations for disabled tenants.
Fair Credit Reporting Act: Federal law regulating credit checks and background screening procedures for tenant applications.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law establishing requirements for accessibility and reasonable accommodations in rental properties.
Federal Lead Paint Disclosure: Federal requirement for disclosure of lead-based paint hazards in properties built before 1978.
State Landlord-Tenant Acts: State-specific laws governing rental relationships, including security deposits, maintenance obligations, eviction procedures, and notice requirements.
State Security Deposit Laws: State regulations governing maximum deposit amounts, return timeframes, and allowable deductions from security deposits.
State Rent Control Laws: State-specific regulations (where applicable) controlling rent increases and providing additional eviction protections.
State Property Codes: State-level requirements for habitability, maintenance obligations, and safety standards in rental properties.
State Privacy Laws: State regulations governing landlord entry notice requirements and protection of tenant personal information.
Municipal Housing Codes: Local regulations establishing building maintenance standards and health/safety requirements for rental properties.
Local Zoning Laws: Municipal regulations controlling property use restrictions and occupancy limits.
Local Registration Requirements: City or county-specific requirements for rental licenses and property inspections.
