Housing and Community Development Act 1974: Federal legislation that established Section 8 housing program, providing fundamental framework for housing assistance payments
Fair Housing Act: Federal law prohibiting discrimination in housing transactions, including Section 8 voucher holders
24 CFR Part 982: Housing Choice Voucher Program regulations detailing program requirements and procedures
HUD Guidelines: Department of Housing and Urban Development's specific guidelines for Section 8 program administration and rent calculations
State Landlord-Tenant Laws: State-specific regulations governing the relationship between property owners and tenants
Local Housing Authority Requirements: Specific requirements set by local housing authorities for processing rent increases in Section 8 properties
Rent Reasonableness Standards: HUD requirements ensuring requested rent amounts are reasonable compared to similar unassisted units
Fair Market Rent (FMR): HUD-established rent ceilings for metropolitan areas and non-metropolitan counties
Housing Quality Standards (HQS): Minimum quality standards that all Section 8 properties must meet
Notice Period Requirements: Mandatory advance notice period (typically 60 days) required for rent increases under Section 8
Comparable Rent Documentation: Required documentation showing rent comparisons with similar units in the area to justify increase
Lease Anniversary Requirements: Timing restrictions related to lease anniversary dates for implementing rent increases
