Fair Housing Act (FHA): Federal law prohibiting discrimination in eviction based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or familial status
CARES Act: Federal legislation that may impose additional requirements on certain eviction processes, particularly for properties with federally-backed mortgages
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring consideration of reasonable accommodations for disabled tenants during eviction process
State Landlord-Tenant Laws: State-specific regulations governing notice requirements, grounds for eviction, and procedural timelines that vary by jurisdiction
Municipal Housing Codes: Local regulations that may affect the eviction process and property maintenance requirements
Local Eviction Moratoriums: Temporary suspension of evictions that may be enacted at city or county level
Just Cause Requirements: Legal requirement to demonstrate valid reasons for eviction as defined by state and local laws
Notice Periods: Mandatory timeframes for providing notice to tenants before proceeding with eviction, varying by jurisdiction and cause
Service Requirements: Legal requirements for properly serving eviction notices to tenants, including method and documentation of delivery
Due Process Requirements: Constitutional and statutory requirements ensuring fair legal proceedings and tenant's right to contest eviction
Self-Help Eviction Prohibitions: Laws prohibiting landlords from evicting tenants without court order, including changing locks or removing belongings
