Fair Housing Act: Federal law prohibiting discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability
Americans with Disabilities Act: Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities in housing arrangements
Federal Privacy Laws: Laws governing the protection of personal information and privacy rights of tenants
State Landlord-Tenant Laws: State-specific regulations governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, including rights and responsibilities
State Security Deposit Laws: State regulations regarding the collection, holding, and return of security deposits
State Rent Control Laws: State regulations governing rent increases and tenant protections in rent-controlled jurisdictions
State Subletting Laws: State-specific regulations regarding sublease arrangements and requirements
State Notice Requirements: State laws specifying required notice periods for various actions (termination, entry, etc.)
Municipal Housing Codes: Local regulations governing building safety, maintenance, and habitability standards
Local Zoning Ordinances: Municipal regulations regarding property use and occupancy restrictions
Local Health and Safety Regulations: City or county-specific health and safety requirements for residential properties
Local Occupancy Limits: Municipal restrictions on the number of occupants allowed in a residential unit
Master Lease Terms: Original lease agreement terms that must be respected in any sublease arrangement
HOA/Condo Association Rules: Property-specific regulations set by homeowners associations or condo boards
Joint and Several Liability: Legal principle determining how financial responsibilities are shared among roommates
Quiet Enjoyment Rights: Legal right of tenants to peaceful and undisturbed use of their rental property
Right of Entry Provisions: Laws governing when and how landlords or property managers may enter the property
Utilities Agreement Requirements: Regulations regarding the arrangement and responsibility for utility services and payments
Dispute Resolution Procedures: Legal framework for handling conflicts between roommates or with the landlord
Termination Clauses: Legal requirements for ending a sublease agreement and associated notice periods
