Federal Fair Housing Act: Federal law that prohibits discrimination in housing transactions, including lease terminations, based on protected characteristics

Americans with Disabilities Act: Federal law ensuring equal access and fair treatment for individuals with disabilities in housing and accommodation

Federal Civil Rights Acts: Federal laws prohibiting discrimination in housing and real estate transactions based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin

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

State Property Laws: State-specific laws governing property rights, transfers, and obligations

State Security Deposit Laws: State-specific regulations regarding the handling, retention, and return of security deposits

State Notice Requirements: State-specific requirements for providing notice of lease termination

Municipal Housing Codes: Local regulations governing housing standards and requirements

Local Rent Control Ordinances: City or county-specific regulations governing rent increases and lease terminations in rent-controlled properties

Local Eviction Regulations: City or county-specific rules governing the eviction process and tenant protections

Notice Requirements: Specific timeframes and methods required for providing notice of lease termination

Security Deposit Return Terms: Requirements and timeframes for returning security deposits after lease termination

Property Inspection Procedures: Required procedures for inspecting the property before and after lease termination

Mutual Release of Liability: Legal provisions releasing both parties from future claims related to the lease

Outstanding Rent/Utilities: Provisions addressing the handling of any unpaid rent or utility charges

Move-out Conditions: Specific requirements for the condition in which the property must be left upon move-out

Key Return Requirements: Specifications for returning keys, access cards, and other property access items

Forwarding Address Requirements: Requirements for tenants to provide forwarding address information for security deposit return and future correspondence