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

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law protecting rights of tenants with disabilities and requiring reasonable accommodations

CARES Act: Federal legislation providing specific protections for tenants during COVID-19 pandemic, including notice requirements for certain properties

PTFA: Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act - Federal law providing rights to tenants in properties undergoing foreclosure

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

State Notice Requirements: State-specific rules regarding mandatory notice periods and proper format for eviction notices

State Eviction Procedures: Legal process and grounds for eviction as defined by state law, including court procedures and tenant rights

State Security Deposit Regulations: State laws governing handling of security deposits during eviction process

Municipal Housing Codes: Local regulations regarding property maintenance, habitability standards, and housing requirements

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

County Eviction Procedures: Specific procedural requirements for eviction in the local county court system

Local Notice Requirements: City or county-specific rules for serving and filing eviction notices

Notice Periods: Mandatory waiting periods between serving notice and filing for eviction, varying by jurisdiction and reason for eviction

Legal Grounds for Eviction: Valid reasons for eviction recognized by law, such as non-payment, lease violations, or property sale

Service of Notice Requirements: Legal requirements for properly delivering eviction notice to tenant, including acceptable methods and documentation

COVID-Related Restrictions: Any current federal, state, or local restrictions on evictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic

Lease Violation Documentation: Required documentation of lease violations or other grounds for eviction, including payment records, incident reports, or photographs

Cure Periods: Time periods during which tenants have the right to remedy lease violations to avoid eviction