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 tenants with disabilities

Federal Civil Rights Acts: Federal laws ensuring equal treatment and prohibiting discrimination in housing and other contexts

Equal Credit Opportunity Act: Federal law prohibiting discrimination in credit transactions, including rental applications

State Landlord-Tenant Laws: State-specific laws governing the relationship between landlords and tenants, including rights, responsibilities, and procedures

State Fair Housing Laws: State-level housing discrimination protections, which may provide additional protected classes beyond federal law

State Security Deposit Regulations: State-specific rules governing the collection, handling, and return of security deposits

State Rent Control Laws: State regulations governing rent increases and tenant protections in rent-controlled jurisdictions

Municipal Housing Codes: Local regulations establishing minimum standards for residential properties and occupancy requirements

Local Occupancy Limits: Municipal restrictions on the number of occupants allowed in a rental unit

Local Registration Requirements: City or county-specific requirements for registering rental properties or obtaining permits

Consent Requirements: Legal requirements for obtaining written consent from all parties (original tenants, landlord, property manager) for adding a new tenant

Joint and Several Liability: Legal principle making all tenants equally responsible for rent and damages, requiring clear documentation in the addendum

Security Deposit Modifications: Legal requirements for adjusting, collecting, or redistributing security deposits when adding new tenants

Integration Clause: Legal provision ensuring the addendum is properly incorporated into the original lease agreement

Tenant Screening Requirements: Legal framework for conducting background checks, credit checks, and income verification for new tenants