Fair Housing Act: Federal law prohibiting discrimination in housing matters based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability

Americans with Disabilities Act: Federal law protecting rights of tenants with disabilities, requiring reasonable accommodations in eviction processes

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

ServiceMembers Civil Relief Act: Federal law providing special protections for active military service members in eviction proceedings

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

Local Housing Codes: Municipal regulations governing housing standards and eviction procedures specific to local jurisdictions

Just Cause Requirements: Legal requirement that landlords must have valid reasons for eviction, such as non-payment of rent or lease violations

Self-Help Eviction Prohibitions: Laws prohibiting landlords from evicting tenants without court process, such as changing locks or removing belongings

Notice Delivery Requirements: Legal requirements for how eviction notices must be delivered to tenants, including acceptable methods and timing

Tenant's Right to Cure: Legal provisions allowing tenants to remedy lease violations within a specified period to avoid eviction

Emergency Eviction Grounds: Specific circumstances allowing for immediate eviction, such as criminal activity, imminent danger, or severe property damage

Rent Control Ordinances: Local laws regulating rent increases and providing additional tenant protections in certain jurisdictions