Fair Housing Act (FHA): 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 (ADA): Federal legislation requiring landlords to allow reasonable accommodations for tenants with disabilities

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: Federal requirement to disclose known information about lead-based paint and hazards in properties built before 1978

State Landlord-Tenant Laws: State-specific legislation governing security deposits, rent payments, late fees, maintenance responsibilities, notice requirements, and eviction procedures

Security Deposit Regulations: State-specific rules regarding maximum deposit amounts, holding requirements, and timeframes for return

Notice Requirements: State-mandated timeframes and procedures for providing notice of entry, termination, or changes to tenancy terms

Local Rent Control Ordinances: City or county-specific regulations governing rent increases and tenant protections

Property Maintenance Standards: Local requirements for maintaining the property in habitable condition, including building codes and safety regulations

Occupancy Limits: Local regulations determining the maximum number of occupants allowed in a rental unit

Required Disclosures: State and local mandated disclosures about property conditions, including mold, bedbugs, crime statistics, and other relevant information

Utility Responsibilities: Legal requirements regarding the allocation of utility responsibilities between landlord and tenant

Subletting Rights: Legal framework governing the tenant's rights to sublet or assign the lease to another party