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 (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations for disabled tenants in rental properties

Federal Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: Mandatory disclosure requirements for properties built before 1978 regarding the presence of lead-based paint

Service Members Civil Relief Act: Federal law protecting active military personnel regarding lease terminations and other rental agreements

State Landlord-Tenant Laws: State-specific regulations governing security deposits, rent increases, maintenance obligations, eviction procedures, notice periods, and basic tenant rights

Municipal Housing Codes: Local regulations establishing minimum standards for residential properties, including safety and habitability requirements

Rent Control Ordinances: Local laws (where applicable) regulating rent increases and tenant protections in specific jurisdictions

Local Building and Safety Codes: Municipal regulations governing building standards, safety requirements, and property maintenance

Zoning Requirements: Local ordinances governing property use, occupancy limits, and permitted activities in specific zones

Security Deposit Regulations: State-specific laws governing maximum deposit amounts, handling of funds, and return timeframes

Required Disclosures: State and local requirements for disclosing property conditions including mold, asbestos, flood zones, and other health or safety hazards

Rent and Fee Regulations: State and local laws governing rent payment methods, late fee limitations, and other rental charge restrictions

Property Access Rules: State laws specifying requirements for landlord entry, notice periods, and emergency access provisions

Subletting and Occupancy Rules: State and local regulations regarding subletting permissions, occupancy limits, and tenant assignment rights