Fair Housing Act (FHA): Federal law prohibiting discrimination in housing transactions based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for disabled tenants and prohibiting discrimination based on disability
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA): Federal law governing the collection, dissemination, and use of consumer credit information in tenant screening
HUD Regulations: Department of Housing and Urban Development guidelines governing housing standards, subsidized housing, and tenant rights
State Landlord-Tenant Laws: State-specific laws governing the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants, including lease requirements and eviction procedures
State Fair Housing Laws: State-level regulations that may provide additional protected classes or stricter housing discrimination protections beyond federal law
State Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing the collection, storage, and use of tenant personal information
State Notary Requirements: State-specific rules for proper notarization of affidavits and sworn statements
Municipal Housing Codes: Local regulations establishing minimum standards for residential properties and habitability requirements
Local Rent Control Ordinances: City or county-specific regulations governing rent increases and tenant protections in rent-controlled properties
Local Zoning Regulations: Municipal rules governing property use, occupancy limits, and residential requirements
Affidavit Requirements: Legal standards for sworn statements, including format, content, and execution requirements
Perjury Laws: Legal consequences for making false statements under oath in an affidavit
Rules of Evidence: Legal standards governing the admissibility and use of affidavits in legal proceedings
Rent Control Classifications: Regulations distinguishing between rent-controlled and market-rate properties and their respective requirements
Public Housing Requirements: Specific regulations governing tenancy in public housing facilities
Subsidized Housing Rules: Requirements and regulations specific to subsidized housing programs like Section 8
HOA Regulations: Homeowners association rules that may affect tenant rights and responsibilities in governed properties
