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 protecting individuals with disabilities from discrimination, including in housing matters
Federal CARES Act: Federal legislation that may affect eviction proceedings, particularly in relation to COVID-19 situations
State Landlord-Tenant Laws: State-specific laws governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, including rights, responsibilities, and procedures
Notice Period Requirements: State-specific mandatory timeframes for providing notice to tenants (typically 30-60 days depending on jurisdiction)
Eviction Procedures: State-specific legal processes and requirements for removing tenants from rental properties
Security Deposit Regulations: State laws governing the handling, retention, and return of security deposits during tenant vacation
Local Rental Ordinances: City or county-specific regulations governing rental properties and landlord-tenant relationships
Rent Control Laws: Local laws regulating rent increases and providing additional tenant protections in certain jurisdictions
Eviction Moratoriums: Temporary local or state-wide bans or restrictions on evictions, often implemented during emergencies
Service Requirements: Legal requirements for properly delivering and documenting the notice to vacate to ensure validity
Just Cause Requirements: Regulations in certain jurisdictions requiring landlords to provide valid reasons for terminating tenancy
