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: Federal law requiring landlords to allow reasonable accommodations for tenants with disabilities

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

Fair Credit Reporting Act: Federal law governing the collection and use of consumer credit information for tenant screening

State Landlord-Tenant Laws: State-specific laws governing security deposits, notice requirements, maintenance obligations, and eviction procedures

Security Deposit Regulations: State-specific rules on maximum deposit amounts, storage requirements, and return timeframes

Notice Requirements: State and local laws specifying required notice periods for entry, lease termination, and rent increases

Local Housing Codes: Municipal regulations governing building safety, maintenance standards, and habitability requirements

Rent Control Ordinances: Local laws regulating rent increases and tenant protections in specific jurisdictions

Required Disclosures: State and local mandatory disclosures about property conditions, hazards, or previous incidents

Warranty of Habitability: Legal requirement that rental properties meet basic living standards and safety requirements

Utility Regulations: State and local rules governing utility billing, sub-metering, and responsibility allocation between landlord and tenant

Late Fee Provisions: State-specific regulations on maximum allowable late fees and grace periods for rent payment

Local Registration Requirements: Municipal requirements for rental property registration, licensing, and inspections

Eviction Procedures: State-specific legal requirements and procedures for tenant eviction and property recovery