Fair Housing Act (FHA): Federal law that prohibits discrimination in housing based on protected characteristics including 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

CARES Act: Federal legislation that may affect eviction procedures, especially for properties with federally backed mortgages

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: Federal law regulating the conduct of debt collectors, which may apply to property managers or attorneys conducting evictions

State Landlord-Tenant Laws: State-specific regulations governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, including eviction procedures and notice requirements

State Notice Requirements: Specific state laws dictating the required notice period and format for eviction notices

State Eviction Procedures: Legal processes and requirements specific to each state for carrying out evictions

Just Cause Eviction Requirements: State or local laws specifying valid reasons for eviction in jurisdictions where applicable

Municipal Housing Codes: Local regulations governing housing standards and requirements

Local Rent Control Ordinances: City or county-specific regulations controlling rent increases and eviction restrictions

Local Tenant Protection Measures: City-specific laws providing additional protections for tenants during the eviction process

County Eviction Procedures: Specific procedures and requirements set by individual counties for processing evictions

Notice Period Requirements: Legally required timeframes for providing notice to tenants before proceeding with eviction

Service Methods: Legal requirements for how eviction notices must be delivered or served to tenants

Required Content and Format: Specific information and formatting that must be included in eviction notices to be legally valid

Tenant Rights: Legal rights afforded to tenants during the eviction process, including right to cure and right to contest

Lease Terms: Specific conditions and requirements outlined in the existing lease agreement that may affect eviction proceedings

Documentation Requirements: Required records and documentation needed to support and validate the eviction process