Federal Fair Housing Act: Federal law prohibiting discrimination in housing based on protected characteristics including race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability
Americans with Disabilities Act: Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for tenants with disabilities, which must be considered in the eviction process
Service members Civil Relief Act: Federal law providing special protections for active military personnel in rental situations, including specific requirements for eviction proceedings
State-Specific Notice Periods: State laws dictating the minimum time period required between serving notice and expected vacancy, varying by state and type of termination
State Service Requirements: State-specific rules governing acceptable methods of delivering or serving the notice to quit to tenants
Local Eviction Control Ordinances: Municipal regulations that may restrict or add requirements to the eviction process, particularly in rent-controlled jurisdictions
Documentation Requirements: Legal requirements for the notice content including property identification, parties involved, specific violations, deadlines, and proper signature formats
Delivery Documentation: Requirements for maintaining proof of notice delivery, including service date, method, and recipient information
Just Cause Requirements: State and local laws specifying acceptable reasons for terminating tenancy, particularly relevant in jurisdictions with just-cause eviction laws
Rent Control Regulations: Local laws affecting the ability to terminate tenancies in rent-controlled units, often requiring specific just-cause reasons
