Federal Fair Housing Act: 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 disabled persons and accessibility standards in certain properties

Federal Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: Federal requirement to disclose known information about lead-based paint and hazards in pre-1978 housing

Truth in Lending Act: Federal law requiring disclosure of credit terms and standardizing how costs associated with borrowing are calculated and disclosed

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

State Security Deposit Regulations: State laws governing the collection, holding, use, and return of security deposits

State Liability Laws: State-specific laws governing liability waivers, indemnification agreements, and their enforceability

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

Local Zoning Ordinances: Municipal laws regulating property use, occupancy limits, and permitted activities

Warranty of Habitability: Legal doctrine requiring landlords to maintain rental properties in a habitable condition throughout the lease term

Assumption of Risk Doctrine: Legal principle governing when and how risks can be transferred between parties in a contract

State Consumer Protection Laws: State-specific laws protecting consumers from unfair practices, including regulations specific to rental agreements