Fair Housing Act (FHA): Federal law prohibiting discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. Requires reasonable accommodations for disabled tenants.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal legislation requiring accessibility in common areas and reasonable accommodations 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 laws governing rental relationships, including maintenance obligations, eviction procedures, notice requirements, and potential rent control regulations.
State Security Deposit Laws: State-specific regulations governing maximum deposit amounts, return timeframes, and allowable deductions from security deposits.
State-Specific Disclosure Requirements: State laws requiring disclosure of specific property conditions such as mold, asbestos, bed bugs, previous deaths or crimes, and natural hazards.
Municipal Housing Codes: Local regulations establishing building maintenance standards and health and safety requirements for rental properties.
Local Zoning Laws: Municipal regulations governing permitted use of property and occupancy limits in specific zones.
Local Rent Control Ordinances: City or county-specific regulations that may limit rent increases and provide additional tenant protections in certain jurisdictions.
